Military and defence strategy Books
WW Norton & Co How Great Generals Win
Book SynopsisAn astute military historian's appraisal of what separates the sheep from the wolves in the great game of War. Kirkus ReviewsTrade Review"Essential reading for students of military strategy and tactics." -- Publishers Weekly
£20.00
WW Norton & Co Twilight of the Gods War in the Western Pacific
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller “No one has told the story of World War II in the Pacific, from beginning to bitter end, better than Ian W. Toll. This final volume concludes a brilliant trilogy.”—Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author of The First Wave and Avenue of SpiesTrade Review"No one has told the story of World War II in the Pacific, from beginning to bitter end, better than Ian W. Toll. This final volume concludes a brilliant trilogy. Elegant and supremely readable—don’t miss the finest military history of 2020." -- Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author of The First Wave and Avenue of Spies"I’ve been a fan of Ian W. Toll’s since his first book, Six Frigates, but this concluding volume of his Pacific War Trilogy has taken him to another level altogether. Twilight of the Gods grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go until the very end—an epic masterpiece of military history." -- Nathaniel Philbrick, National Book Award–winning author of In the Heart of the Sea and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize"Toll’s expertly navigated narrative includes a number of new insights…It is exhaustive and authoritative and it shows the Navy in World War II as it really was, warts and all." -- Mark Perry - New York Times Book Review"[A] magnificent saga of the last year of the Pacific War…every bit as captivating as his first two [volumes]—Pacific Crucible and The Conquering Tide." -- Evan Thomas - Air Mail"Toll weaves a brilliant final act depicting one of humanity’s epic tragedies. This book and its predecessors set a high bar for historians of the Pacific War." -- Jonathan W. Jordan - Wall Street Journal"Using meticulous research, including previously untapped primary sources, and a brisk narrative that combines strategic, operational, and personal perspectives, [Toll] presents a very balanced look at the critical decisions and actions on both sides that concluded the war." -- Jerry Lenaburg - New York Journal of Books"In his masterly narrative, Ian W. Toll brings clarity and a stinging immediacy to America’s long, bitter climb up the island ladder that led to Japan. With deft, incisive character sketches, Toll summons the leaders back to contentious life: arguing about what to do, making mistakes, bringing triumph out of disaster—and sometimes the reverse. This is maritime history at its best and most accessible." -- Richard Snow"Written with flair and chock-full of stories both familiar and fresh, this monumental history fires on all cylinders. WWII aficionados will be enthralled." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"[A] richly rewarding history." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
£18.99
Basic Books The Tao of Deception
Book SynopsisThe history of China is a history of warfare. Wars have caused dynasties to collapse, fractured the thin façade of national unity, and brought decades of alien occupation. But throughout Chinese history, its warfare has been guided by principles different from those that governed Europe. Chinese strategists followed the concept, first articulated by Sun-tzu in The Art of War , of qi (ch''i) , or unorthodox, warfare. The concept of qi involves creating tactical imbalances in order to achieve victory against even vastly superior forces. Ralph D. Sawyer, translator of The Art of War and one of America''s preeminent experts on Chinese military tactics, here offers a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of unorthodox warfare. He describes, among many other tactics, how Chinese generals have used false rumors to exploit opposing generals'' distrust of their subordinates dressed thousands of women as soldiers to create the illusion of an elite attack force and sent word of a fals
£38.00
iUniverse From Shield to Storm HighTech Weapons Military
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iUniverse THE ROLE OF LUCK
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iUniverse The Role of Luck
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Nigel Askey Operation Barbarossa
£68.40
NVA Publications Operation Barbarossa
£106.40
Pluto Press Blood and Religion The Unmasking of the Jewish
Book SynopsisWhat does Israel hope to achieve with its withdrawal from Gaza and the building of a wall around the West Bank?Trade Review'Timely and important … by far the most penetrating and comprehensive [book] on the subject to date' -- Nur Masalha, Director of Holy Land Studies, St Mary’s College, University of Surrey, and author of The Politics of Denial (2003)'An original and powerful book' -- Ilan Pappe, Senior Lecturer in Political Science at Haifa University, and author of A Modern History of Palestine (2004)'Very impressive … Some of his findings will astound even the knowledgeable reader' -- Salim Tamari, Director of the Institute of Jerusalem StudiesTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Glass Wall 1. Israel’s Fifth Column 2. A False Reckoning 3. The Battle of Numbers 4. Redrawing the Green Line 5. Conclusion: Zionism and the Glass Wall Appendix: ‘We’re like visitors in our own country’ Bibliography Index
£26.99
Polity Press Asymmetric Warfare Threat and Response in the TwentyFirst Century
Book SynopsisIn recent years, the nature of conflict has changed. Through asymmetric warfare radical groups and weak state actors are using unexpected means to deal stunning blows to more powerful opponents in the West. From terrorism to information warfare, the Wests air power, sea power and land power are open to attack from clever, but much weaker, enemies.Trade Review“Thornton’s work is such a comprehensive study of asymmetrical warfare that it should be required reading at all the service academies in the United States and the United Kingdom as well as bed-side reading for those commanders currently in Iraq and Afghanistan.” International Affairs “A useful primer for students of contemporary and defence affairs. Thornton provides a well-crafted rebuttal to the linear and technology-centric thinking that underlie much of the amorphous movement called ‘defence transformation’. Defence officials ought to give careful consideration to Thornton’s recommendations concerning how land, sea and air forces might adapt to asymmetric threats.” H.R. McMaster, Survival “An interesting primer on asymmetric warfare ... a timely foil to the numerous authors who predict the decline of the state as it struggles to deal with various non-state threats.” Journal of Peace Research “For nearly a decade defence services and security specialists have warned that asymmetric conflict such as terrorism and insurgency were shaping the global strategic environment rather than traditional war between states. But until Dr Thornton's book, there was no comprehensive, rigorous analysis of this phenomenon. Drawing on the experience of both the American and British militaries, Thornton's book provides invaluable context for those who must deal with asymmetric challenges or who simply seek to understand its importance and implications.” Steven Metz, US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute “This is a clearly argued and well-documented study. It should appeal to a wide readership in universities, the armed forces, government agencies and among the general public. The author raises important issues that need to be carefully considered by policy-makers.” Fran Gregory, University of Southampton “Anyone wishing to understand the threat posed to the West by asymmetric warfare will find this book a sobering guide. Rod Thornton demystifies asymmetric tactics and strategy, and identifies the actors and activities typically associated with them.” Alice Hill, University of LeedsTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1. What is Asymmetric Warfare?. 2. The Terrorist Asymmetric Adversary. 3. Asymmetry and Information Warfare. 4. Asymmetry and Air Power. 5. Asymmetry and Sea Power. 6. Asymmetry and Land Power. 7. The US Military and its Response to the Asymmetric Opponent. 8. Conclusion. Notes. Selected Bibliography. Index.
£55.00
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Asymmetric Warfare
Book SynopsisIn recent years, the nature of conflict has changed. Through asymmetric warfare radical groups and weak state actors are using unexpected means to deal stunning blows to more powerful opponents in the West. From terrorism to information warfare, the Wests air power, sea power and land power are open to attack from clever, but much weaker, enemies. In this clear and engaging introduction, Rod Thornton unpacks the meaning and significance of asymmetric warfare, in both civilian and military realms, and examines why it has become such an important subject for study. He seeks to provide answers to key questions, such as how weaker opponents apply asymmetric techniques against the Western world, and shows how the Wests military superiority can be seriously undermined by asymmetric threats. The book concludes by looking at the ways in which the US, the state most vulnerable to asymmetric attack, is attempting to cope with some new battlefield realities. This is an indispensaTrade Review“Thornton’s work is such a comprehensive study of asymmetrical warfare that it should be required reading at all the service academies in the United States and the United Kingdom as well as bed-side reading for those commanders currently in Iraq and Afghanistan.” International Affairs “A useful primer for students of contemporary and defence affairs. Thornton provides a well-crafted rebuttal to the linear and technology-centric thinking that underlie much of the amorphous movement called ‘defence transformation’. Defence officials ought to give careful consideration to Thornton’s recommendations concerning how land, sea and air forces might adapt to asymmetric threats.” H.R. McMaster, Survival “An interesting primer on asymmetric warfare ... a timely foil to the numerous authors who predict the decline of the state as it struggles to deal with various non-state threats.” Journal of Peace Research “For nearly a decade defence services and security specialists have warned that asymmetric conflict such as terrorism and insurgency were shaping the global strategic environment rather than traditional war between states. But until Dr Thornton's book, there was no comprehensive, rigorous analysis of this phenomenon. Drawing on the experience of both the American and British militaries, Thornton's book provides invaluable context for those who must deal with asymmetric challenges or who simply seek to understand its importance and implications.” Steven Metz, US Army War College Strategic Studies Institute “This is a clearly argued and well-documented study. It should appeal to a wide readership in universities, the armed forces, government agencies and among the general public. The author raises important issues that need to be carefully considered by policy-makers.” Fran Gregory, University of Southampton “Anyone wishing to understand the threat posed to the West by asymmetric warfare will find this book a sobering guide. Rod Thornton demystifies asymmetric tactics and strategy, and identifies the actors and activities typically associated with them.” Alice Hill, University of LeedsTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. 1. What is Asymmetric Warfare?. 2. The Terrorist Asymmetric Adversary. 3. Asymmetry and Information Warfare. 4. Asymmetry and Air Power. 5. Asymmetry and Sea Power. 6. Asymmetry and Land Power. 7. The US Military and its Response to the Asymmetric Opponent. 8. Conclusion. Notes. Selected Bibliography. Index.
£21.53
John Wiley & Sons Victory at Peleliu The 81st Infantry Divisions Pacific Campaign
Book SynopsisWhen the 1st Marine Division began its invasion of Peleliu in September 1944, the operation in the South Pacific was to take but four days. In fact, capturing this small coral island in the Palaus with its strategic airstrip took two months. Bobby Blair and John Peter DeCioccio tell the story of this campaign through the eyes of the 81st Infantry.Trade ReviewThis authentic and balanced accoutnDestined to rank among the best division combat histories of GIs in World War II."" - Peter R. Mansour, author of The GI Offensive in Europe: The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions, 1941 - 1945
£22.61
John Wiley & Sons Diversion and Deception Dudley Clarkes A Force
Book SynopsisBy shining a light on the often overlooked Mediterranean theatre and its direct connection to European plans and operations, Diversion and Deception provides a deeper understanding of Allied grand strategy during World War II.
£35.06
Random House USA Inc Rise and Kill First
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? The first definitive history of Israel?s targeted killing programs, which have shaped the Israeli nation, the Middle East, and the larger world?from the man hailed by David Remnick as ?arguably [Israel?s] best investigative reporter.? ?An exceptional work, a humane book about an incendiary subject . . . full of shocking moments, surprising disturbances in a narrative full of fateful twists and unintended consequences.??The New York Times WINNER OF THE NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD IN HISTORY ? ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times ? A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Economist, The New York Times Book Review, BBC History Magazine, Mother JonesThe Talmud says: ?If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him first.? This instinct to take every measure, even the most aggressive, to defend the Jewish people is hardwired into Israel?s DNA. From the very beginning of its statehood in 1948, protecting the nation from harm has been the responsibility of its intelligence community and armed services, and there is one weapon in their vast arsenal that they have relied upon to thwart the most serious threats: Targeted assassinations have been used countless times, on enemies large and small, sometimes in response to attacks against the Israeli people and sometimes preemptively.In this page-turning, eye-opening book, journalist and military analyst Ronen Bergman?praised by David Remnick as?arguably [Israel?s] best investigative reporter??offers a riveting inside account of the targeted killing programs: their successes, their failures, and the moral and political price exacted on the men and women who approved and carried out the missions.Bergman has gained the exceedingly rare cooperation of many current and former members of the Israeli government, including Prime Ministers Shimon Peres, Ehud Barak, Ariel Sharon, and Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as high-level figures in the country?s military and intelligence services: the IDF (Israel Defense Forces), the Mossad (the world?s most feared intelligence agency), Caesarea (a ?Mossad within the Mossad? that carries out attacks on the highest-value targets), and the Shin Bet (an internal security service that implemented the largest targeted assassination campaign ever, in order to stop what had once appeared to be unstoppable: suicide terrorism).Including never-before-reported, behind-the-curtain accounts of key operations, and based on hundreds of on-the-record interviews and thousands of files to which Bergman has gotten exclusive access over his decades of reporting, Rise and Kill First brings us deep into the heart of Israel?s most secret activities. Bergman traces, from statehood to the present, the gripping events and thorny ethical questions underlying Israel?s targeted killing campaign, which has shaped the Israeli nation, the Middle East, and the larger world.
£21.25
Rlpg/Galleys Military Readiness
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£21.53
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Surprise Attack
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£24.50
Brookings Institution Atlantic Security
£16.27
Artech House Publishers SurfaceBased Air Defense System Analysis Radar Library
Book SynopsisConstitutes a multidisciplinary introduction to the analysis of air defence systems. The text illustrates 12 air defence process models, covering initial detection to kill assessment. These models form the foundation for any air defence system analysis.Table of ContentsThreat characterization; air defence process models and events; tactical environments; anti-aircraft artillery; surface to air missile guidance concepts; missile element models and trim flight simulation; guidance and control; warheads and fuses; simulation and engagement applications; air defence mission modeling, air defence system test and evaluation.
£150.08
Penguin Random House LLC Leaders Battles The Art of Military Leadership
£14.31
Legacy Books Press The Art of War Restored Edition
£16.95
Prohyptikon Publishing Inc Sun Tzus The Art of War
£7.85
Legare Street Press The Reality of War a Companion to Clausewitz
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£24.65
Legare Street Press The Heights Of Courage
£15.95
LEGARE STREET PR Life Among the Apaches
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LEGARE STREET PR The Principles Of War
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LEGARE STREET PR The Battle of Gettysburg 1863
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LEGARE STREET PR The Battle of Gettysburg 1863
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LEGARE STREET PR Historical Researches On the Wars and Sports of the Mongols and Romans
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LEGARE STREET PR Historical Researches On the Wars and Sports of the Mongols and Romans
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LEGARE STREET PR The Art of War
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LEGARE STREET PR An Elementary Treatise On AdvancedGuard OutPost and Detachment Service of Troops
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LEGARE STREET PR Why Men Fight
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LEGARE STREET PR A A Treatise On Field Fortification
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Legare Street Press The The Armies of ToDay
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Legare Street Press The The First and Second Battles of Newbury and The Siege of Donnington Castle
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Legare Street Press 1. Organization Training and Mobilization of a Force of Citizen Soldiery
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Legare Street Press Delle imprese trattato
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LEGARE STREET PR Is War Diminishing
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Legare Street Press Aus Den Plänen Der Kämpfenden Reiche ... Nebst Den Entsprechenden Biographieen ...
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Legare Street Press Stratégie De Marche...
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Legare Street Press Grants Strategy and Other Addresses
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Legare Street Press The The Safety of the Nation
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Legare Street Press A Treatise on the Tactical use of the Three Arms
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Legare Street Press Text Book of Military Topography
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