War and defence operations Books
University of California Press The Greek State at War Part V 04
Book SynopsisThe volumes of The Greek State at War are an essential reference for the classical scholar. Professor Pritchett has systematically canvassed ancient texts and secondary literature for references to specific topics; each volume explores a unique aspect of Greek military practice. In Part V he takes up stone throwers, slingers, and booty.
£56.10
University of California Press Afghanistan The Soviet Invasion and the Afghan
Book SynopsisDescribes the events surrounding the Soviet invasion in 1979 and the encounter between the military superpower and the poorly armed Afghans.
£27.00
University of California Press France the United States and the Algerian War
Book SynopsisDemonstrates the intertwining threads of the protracted agony of France's war with Algeria, the American role in the fall of the Fourth Republic, the long shadow of Charles de Gaulle, and the decisive postwar power of the United States. This study offers an analysis of how Washington helped bring de Gaulle to power.Trade Review"This is a fascinating and provocative work, based on amazingly thorough archival research that includes extensive use of previously classified materials. The narrative carries us through the long agony of the Algerian War and offers a keen and judicious analysis of the major parties involved, as well as of the immensely complex diplomatic negotiations and of Charles de Gaulle's role in the resolution of the crisis. Wall's conclusions are sharp and forceful and should elicit significant debate on both sides of the Atlantic." -David Schalk, author of War and the Ivory Tower: Algeria and Vietnam"Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Introduction 1. The United States and the Algerian War 2. The Suez Crisis 3. The Degeneration of the Regime 4· The United States, Great Britain, and the Sakiet Crisis 5· The Fall of the Republic and the Coming of de Gaulle 6. The United States, Algeria, and de Gaulle's Diplomacy 7· De Gaulle Reconsidered 8. Peace Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index
£41.65
University of California Press Civil War Wests
Book SynopsisPresents an integrated view of the Civil War and Reconstruction and the history of the western United States. This book includes essays on lives, choices, and legacies in the American West, discussing the consequences for American Indian nations, the link between reconstruction and suffrage movements, and cross-border interactions with Canada.Trade Review"Excellent in every respect, from superbly qualified writers." -- D. Steeples CHOICE "Timely ... Civil War Wests very effectively extends Reconstruction into the West... The volume makes clear the value of dramatically reframing our understanding of both the Civil War and the American West," The Journal of American History "This excellent collection expands our understanding of the Civil War and the Reconstruction era... This is that rare collection of essays that engage one another; are of uniformly high quality and accessibility; add a new dimension to two related, though disparate, histories and historiographies; and offer scholars multiple points of departure for integrating western history in this period into a larger national and international context." -- Michael A. Morrison Western Historical QuarterlyTable of ContentsIntroduction (Adam Arenson) Part One: Borderlands in Conflict 1. Thwarting Southern Schemes and British Bluster in the Pacific Northwest (James Robbins Jewell) 2. Death in the Distance: Confederate Manifest Destiny and the Campaign for New Mexico, 1861--1862 (Megan Kate Nelson) 3. Kit Carson and the War for the Southwest: Separation and Survival along the Rio Grande, 1862--1868 (Lance R. Blyth) 4.Scattered People: The Long History of Forced Eviction in the Kansas-Missouri Borderlands (Diane Mutti Burke) Part Two: The Civil War Is Not Over 5. "The Future Empire of Our Freedmen": Republican Colonization Schemes in Texas and Mexico, 1861-1865 (Nicholas Guyatt) 6. Three Faces of Sovereignty: Governing Confederate, Mexican, and Indian Texas in the Civil War Era (Gregory P. Downs) 7. Redemption Falls Short: Soldier and Surgeon in the Post--Civil War Far West (William Deverell) 8. Still Picture, Moving Stories: Reconstruction Comes to Indian Country (Martha A. Sandweiss) Part Three: Borders of Citizenship 9. Race, Religion, and Naturalization: How the West Shaped Citizenship Debates in the Reconstruction Congress (Joshua Paddison) 10. Broadening the Battlefield: Conflict, Contingency, and the Mystery of Woman Suffrage in Wyoming, 1869 (Virginia Scharff) 11. "Dis Land Which Jines Dat of Ole Master's": The Meaning of Citizenship for the Choctaw Freedpeople (Fay A. Yarbrough) 12. "Citizen's Clothing": Reconstruction, Ho-Chunk Persistence, and the Politics of Dress (Stephen Kantrowitz) Epilogue (Steven Hahn) Acknowledgments Bibliography Index
£64.00
University of California Press Civil War Wests
Book SynopsisPresents an integrated view of the Civil War and Reconstruction and the history of the western United States. This book includes, essays on lives, choices, and legacies in the American West, discussing the consequences for American Indian nations, the link between Reconstruction and suffrage movements, and cross-border interactions with Canada.Trade Review"Excellent in every respect, from superbly qualified writers." -- D. Steeples CHOICE "Timely ... Civil War Wests very effectively extends Reconstruction into the West... The volume makes clear the value of dramatically reframing our understanding of both the Civil War and the American West," The Journal of American History "This excellent collection expands our understanding of the Civil War and the Reconstruction era... This is that rare collection of essays that engage one another; are of uniformly high quality and accessibility; add a new dimension to two related, though disparate, histories and historiographies; and offer scholars multiple points of departure for integrating western history in this period into a larger national and international context." -- Michael A. Morrison Western Historical QuarterlyTable of ContentsIntroduction (Adam Arenson) Part One: Borderlands in Conflict 1. Thwarting Southern Schemes and British Bluster in the Pacific Northwest (James Robbins Jewell) 2. Death in the Distance: Confederate Manifest Destiny and the Campaign for New Mexico, 1861--1862 (Megan Kate Nelson) 3. Kit Carson and the War for the Southwest: Separation and Survival along the Rio Grande, 1862--1868 (Lance R. Blyth) 4.Scattered People: The Long History of Forced Eviction in the Kansas-Missouri Borderlands (Diane Mutti Burke) Part Two: The Civil War Is Not Over 5. "The Future Empire of Our Freedmen": Republican Colonization Schemes in Texas and Mexico, 1861-1865 (Nicholas Guyatt) 6. Three Faces of Sovereignty: Governing Confederate, Mexican, and Indian Texas in the Civil War Era (Gregory P. Downs) 7. Redemption Falls Short: Soldier and Surgeon in the Post--Civil War Far West (William Deverell) 8. Still Picture, Moving Stories: Reconstruction Comes to Indian Country (Martha A. Sandweiss) Part Three: Borders of Citizenship 9. Race, Religion, and Naturalization: How the West Shaped Citizenship Debates in the Reconstruction Congress (Joshua Paddison) 10. Broadening the Battlefield: Conflict, Contingency, and the Mystery of Woman Suffrage in Wyoming, 1869 (Virginia Scharff) 11. "Dis Land Which Jines Dat of Ole Master's": The Meaning of Citizenship for the Choctaw Freedpeople (Fay A. Yarbrough) 12. "Citizen's Clothing": Reconstruction, Ho-Chunk Persistence, and the Politics of Dress (Stephen Kantrowitz) Epilogue (Steven Hahn) Acknowledgments Bibliography Index
£22.50
Harvard University Press The Iraq War
Book SynopsisTwo of America’s most distinguished military historians bring clarity and depth to the first major war of the new millennium. Reaching beyond the blaring headlines, embedded videophone reports, and daily Centcom briefings, the authors analyze events in light of past military experiences, present battleground realities, and future expectations.Trade ReviewWilliamson Murray and Robert Scales, both American military academics, have produced a superlative record of the invasion—part history, part critique and part doctrinal template for the future. Technical and operational aspects are explained clearly without losing the depth required to make this a serious study. * The Economist *Murray and Scales are serious military historians [and] have a knack for integrating tactical vignettes into their operational narrative… Details like these give the reader a bit of the taste and smell of the fighting. More important, [the authors] use them adroitly to highlight factors that shaped the thinking of American military commanders at key stages and to point out critical lessons about the conduct of modern war… What emerges from their book is a far more comprehensive view of a far more complicated war than the vast majority of readers may have gleaned from the snapshots provided by the news media during the 23 days of major combat operations. -- Kenneth M. Pollack * New York Times Book Review *In their coverage of Operation Iraqi Freedom…embedded reporters provided vertical depth but little horizontal scope. Profound portraits of individual soldiers and units were rarely complemented by competent narratives placing the various military operations in the context of a grand strategic view. That is the job not of war correspondents but of military historians. Williamson Murray, a senior fellow at the Institute of Defense Analysis, and Major General Robert H. Scales Jr., a former commandant of the Army War College, fill the void. -- Robert D. Kaplan * The Atlantic *The academic depth of Williamson Murray and the professional experience of Major General Robert Scales ensure that their lively account of the war against Iraq is a superior, authoritative product. Its focus is operational (neither Donald Rumsfeld nor Paul Wolfowitz appears in the index), but the authors acknowledge the importance of political context, especially the ‘sustaining power of tyranny’ even in the face of a ‘shock and awe’ air assault. -- Lawrence D. Freedman * Foreign Affairs *Murray and Scales offer plenty of detailed combat accounts. But largely, their book seeks to step back and put the war in a larger frame. -- Harry Levins * St. Louis Post-Dispatch *For those wanting a detailed analysis of the strategic and operational dimensions of the recent war, this is the book. -- Tim Dunne * Times Higher Education Supplement *The authors clearly had access to major military decision-makers and after-action reports. But as seasoned military historians, they go far beyond mere reportage, offering concise judgements about both the planning and the conduct of the campaign… Mr. Murray and Mr. Scales provide an illuminating look at the ground campaign that culminated in the capture of Baghdad… The authors’ discussion of the war’s ramifications is excellent and alone is worth the price of the book… More detailed analyses of the war will follow this book. By all means, read them. But the insights and judgments of Williamson Murray and Robert Scales make The Iraq War a book that will stand the test of time. -- Mackubin Thomas Owens * Washington Times *Military historians Murray and Scales have written an enormously detailed description and analysis of the U.S.-led campaign to overthrow Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq in March–April 2003. Their book’s value lies in its step-by-step report on the invasion. -- W. Spencer * Choice *Murray and Scales provide a lucid and leavened look at the larger-scale forces shaping the war. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsPrologue: The Gulf War, 1991 1. The Origins of War 2. The Opposing Sides 3. The Ground Campaign in Southern Iraq 4. The British War in the South 5. The Air War 6. The End of the Campaign 7. Military and Political Implications Weapons of War Notes Acknowledgments and Sources Index
£23.36
Harvard University Press Fighting the Great War
Book SynopsisDespair at Gallipoli. Victory at Vimy Ridge. A European generation lost, an American spirit found. The First World War, the deadly herald of a new era, continues to captivate readers. In this lively book, Neiberg offers a concise history based on the latest research and insights into the soldiers, commanders, battles, and legacies of the Great War.Trade ReviewAn excellent, concise and balanced history of World War I. Neiberg's ability to present the complex events of the war in such a readable narrative is very impressive. Fighting the Great War is a valuable contribution to the literature on the conflict. -- Edward M. Coffman, author of The Regulars: The American Army, 1898-1941This superbly well organized book provides a highly readable and reliable general history of a war that continues to command our attention. -- Holger Herwig, author of The First World War: Germany and Austria-Hungary, 1914-1918A searching study of the war to end all wars. * Kirkus Reviews *Neiberg melds an analysis of the strategic issues facing belligerents during World War I with an understanding of the tactical challenges of conducting war in a modern industrial world...By including appraisals of the other fronts Neiberg also shows why the western front was the crucible of victory and defeat...This book reflects the remarkable development of the historiography of World War I that has occurred over the past decade. -- Frederic Krome * Library Journal *In recounting the events of WWI with skill and clarity, Neiberg...achieves a fine balance of narrative and analyses--no easy feat in a one-volume study. And Neiberg also goes considerably further afield than do many one-volume accounts. * Publishers Weekly *Michael Neiberg dissects the resulting carnage on both sides with chilling precision. -- Tony Maniaty * The Australian *An authoritative, compelling, and brief narrative of World War I in its military and political aspects. To provide a comprehensive account of the battles and leaders of World War I in a book fewer than four hundred pages is a major achievement. Michael S. Neiberg has accomplished that feat in a lucid, fast-paced treatment of the conflagration that raged across the entire world from 1914 to 1918 in Fighting the Great War: A Global History...Neiberg has a good eye for the relevant anecdote and offers fresh judgments about many of the key figures in this great conflict, such as Erich Ludendorff and Douglas Haig. He is also adept at explaining battles and their significance. There are few better introductions to the complex issues and enduring historical problems that grew out of the war than Neiberg's book. Balanced in its judgments, crisp in its prose, and powerful in its evocation of a formative moment in world civilization, Fighting the Great War is a significant scholarly contribution. -- Lewis L. Gould * Magill Book Reviews *Michael S. Neiberg's military history Fighting the Great War...shows the global reach of the war machine. Neiberg refuses to conclude that the war was futile or pointless, though he provides lots of evidence of strategic and tactical failures on both sides of the line. -- Jay Winter * Times Literary Supplement *Tackling a topic such as the First World War in a multivolume history is a major achievement; doing it justice in a single book is exceptional. Michael S. Neiberg's Fighting the Great War is just that kind of a book. On 364 pages, divided into thirteen chapters, the author narrates the momentous events and battles on all fronts--the Western in France and Belgium; the Eastern in Russia and Austria-Hungary; the Middle Eastern in Turkey, Mesopotamia, and Palestine; and the African in South Africa and German South West Africa...Neiberg's book is a clear, concise, and remarkably balanced study of the war that shaped the twentieth century...It is an excellent analysis of the political and military forces that drove the conflict to its bitter conclusion. -- Bianka J. Adams * Armed Forces & Society *In a fine general history of the First World War, Michael S. Neiberg attributes the massive bloodletting on the Western front to political leaders who insisted that the armed forces remain on the offensive, not to obtuse military officers as many others have. -- Mark Moyar * Historical Journal *The author of this book has written a lucid account of the military aspects of World War I. Based largely on secondary sources, his work takes the reader through the conflict's major campaigns and presents a number of crisp judgments on the era's leaders...[G]eneral readers will find the book a stimulating and accessible introduction to the conflict that shaped the course of the twentieth century. -- Neil Heyman * Historian *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Timeline of Major Events
£23.36
MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas The Russian Way of War
Book SynopsisCzarist Russia and its successor, the Soviet Union, were both confronted with the problem of conducting military operations involving mass armies along broad fronts, both strove toward a theory that became known as operational art- that level of warfare that links strategic goals to actual combat.
£44.96
MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas Churchill and His Generals
Book SynopsisPresents an account of institutional transformation under extreme stress that balances Churchill's self-serving memoirs. This work demonstrates that what political leaders demand from their armies is less important than what those armies are designed to do - and that this oft-recurring disconnect lies at the root of wartime civil-military tension.Trade ReviewIncisive and informed, yet highly readable, this excellent book will surprise and provoke even those who think they really know the Second World War. It puts Churchill in his place, firmly yet fairly. Ranging across North Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia, Callahan turns Britain's 'Forgotten Army' in Burma into the memorable centerpiece of this vivid story. David Reynolds, author of In Command of History: Churchill Fighting and Writing the Second World War ""A very fine and compelling work by a seasoned scholar and superior to John Keegan's Churchill's Generals. It's a pleasure to read."" Harold R. Winton, author of To Change an Army: General Sir John Burnett-Stuart and British Armored Doctrine, 1927-1938
£44.06
MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas Serpents of War An American Officers Story of
Book SynopsisThe memoir of Pennsylvanian Major Harry Dravo Parkin, Serpents of War is a rare account of World War I as seen from the perspective of a battalion commander. This is an absorbing memoir that holds the reader’s attention from beginning to end.Trade ReviewSerpents of War delivers the fascinating memoir of US combat veteran Harry Dravo Parkin, who observed the final days of Imperial Germany from a POW camp. Trout and Isherwood brilliantly situate the memoir into a context that explains the war’s social and cultural meaning to Americans of Parkin’s generation. This book speaks to the values of the Victorian Age, the class dimensions of the First World War period, and the growth of American nationalism." - Michael Neiberg, Chair of War Studies and Professor of History, US Army War College"Detailed and engaging, Serpents of War provides an intriguing, original perspective on an American officer’s adventures in a conflict rich in drama and meaning." - Edward G. Lengel, chief historian, National Medal of Honor Museum, and author of Thunder and Flames: Americans in the Crucible of Combat, 1917–1918"In this extraordinary memoir, originally written for his son, Major Harry Parkin answers the age-old question that figured so prominently in World War I—era propaganda: ‘Daddy, what did you do in the Great War?’ The war forever marked the generation that experienced combat firsthand, as this account, too long overlooked, reveals. Serpents of War interlaces Parkin’s personal story of heroic combat service with insights into the strategic and tactical blunders that made victory so needlessly costly for the United States, resulting in a captivating narrative that immerses modern readers into the throes of combat and its aftermath." - Jennifer D. Keene, author of Doughboys, the Great War, and the Remaking of AmericaTable of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments IntroductionEditors’ Note 1. Camp Meade 2. Our Voyage and Arrival in France 3. In the Training Area 4. The Army School at Langres 5. The March to the Battle of the Argonne 6. On the Front Line 7. In Support in the Battle of the Argonne 8. Leading the Attack 9. Another Lost Battalion 10. Relief 11. The St. Mihiel Front 12. Holding the Line 13. To Verdun 14. Near Hill 15. Wounded and Captured 16. In Germany Back in France Epilogue: The Greatest War Story I Ever Heard Appendix A Appendix B Index
£32.25
Pluto Press The Italian Resistance Fascists Guerrillas and
Book SynopsisThe inspiring story of Italy's anti-fascist partisansTrade Review'This is the book on mid-twentieth century Italian history I have been waiting for' -- Dr Gerd-Rainer Horn, Senior Lecturer, Department of History, Universityof Warwick'At a time when the Italian Resistance is under attack from all quarters, Tom Behan's clear and accessible book is a trenchant reminder that the movement had great moral, historical and political significance' -- Dr Phil Cooke, Senior Lecturer in Italian Studies, University of Strathclyde, editor of The Italian Resistance: An Anthology (1998).Table of ContentsAbbreviations Acknowledgements Chronology Part I Introduction: The meaning of the Resistance; How this book is structured. 1. Midnight in the Century 2. The Mafia and street kids - how fascism fell in the South 3. People, parties and partisans 4. Resistance in the mountains 5. Resistance in the cities 6. 'Aldo says 26 for one' 7. Postwar partisan activity 8. The long liberation Part II 9. Female fighters 10. The Partisan Republics 11. Organising 'terrorism' 12. An uneasy alliance Conclusion Notes Index
£72.25
MB - Cornell University Press Waging War Planning Peace U.S. Noncombat
Book SynopsisIn Waging War, Planning Peace, Aaron Rapport investigates how U.S. presidents and their senior advisers have managed vital noncombat activities while the nation is in the midst of fighting or preparing to fight major wars.Trade Review"Noncombat operations are central to present and future American foreign policy objectives. Aaron Rapport argues persuasively that construal level theory explains varied assessments of noncombat military operations in four different cases: Germany, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. These intrinsically interesting case studies raise important issues relevant to current policy." -- James McAllister, Williams College, author of No Exit: America and the German Problem, 1943–1954"This is an important and original book that addresses the contingencies of policy failures and successes of the critical stage of noncombat operations in the strategic cycle of military interventions. The theoretical explanation draws on and is rooted in construal level theory from psychology. Aaron Rapport empirically tests this theory against a well-designed, robust set of case histories. This volume should not be missed by scholars and practitioners who are interested and engaged in military policy planning." -- Yaacov Y. I. Vertzberger, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem"Why is the United States often unprepared for the peace that inevitably follows war? Why are its ambitious plans for the political reconstruction or transformation of defeated countries not matched by adequate planning? Aaron Rapport's intriguing answer, well grounded in theory and history, is essential reading for analysts of decision making and of American foreign policy." -- Jack S. Levy, Board of Governors’ Professor, Rutgers UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Ambitious Aims and Meager Plans1. Strategic Assessment and Noncombat Operations2. The Occupation of Germany3. "Phase IV" and the Invasion of Iraq4. An Occupation That Never Was: Korea, 1950–19515. State Building during Escalation in VietnamConclusion: Reviewing Theoretical and Policy ImplicationsNotes Index
£97.20
Cornell University Press Waging War Planning Peace
Book SynopsisAs the U.S. experience in Iraq following the 2003 invasion made abundantly clear, failure to properly plan for risks associated with postconflict stabilization and reconstruction can have a devastating impact on the overall success of a military mission. In Waging War, Planning Peace, Aaron Rapport investigates how U.S. presidents and their senior advisers have managed vital noncombat activities while the nation is in the midst of fighting or preparing to fight major wars. He argues that research from psychologyspecifically, construal level theorycan help explain how individuals reason about the costs of postconflict noncombat operations that they perceive as lying in the distant future.In addition to preparations for Phase IV in the lead-up to the Iraq War, Rapport looks at the occupation of Germany after World War II, the planned occupation of North Korea in 1950, and noncombat operations in Vietnam in 1964 and 1965. Applying his insights to these cases, he finds that civilTrade Review"Noncombat operations are central to present and future American foreign policy objectives. Aaron Rapport argues persuasively that construal level theory explains varied assessments of noncombat military operations in four different cases: Germany, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq. These intrinsically interesting case studies raise important issues relevant to current policy." -- James McAllister, Williams College, author of No Exit: America and the German Problem, 1943–1954"This is an important and original book that addresses the contingencies of policy failures and successes of the critical stage of noncombat operations in the strategic cycle of military interventions. The theoretical explanation draws on and is rooted in construal level theory from psychology. Aaron Rapport empirically tests this theory against a well-designed, robust set of case histories. This volume should not be missed by scholars and practitioners who are interested and engaged in military policy planning." -- Yaacov Y. I. Vertzberger, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem"Why is the United States often unprepared for the peace that inevitably follows war? Why are its ambitious plans for the political reconstruction or transformation of defeated countries not matched by adequate planning? Aaron Rapport's intriguing answer, well grounded in theory and history, is essential reading for analysts of decision making and of American foreign policy." -- Jack S. Levy, Board of Governors’ Professor, Rutgers UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Ambitious Aims and Meager Plans1. Strategic Assessment and Noncombat Operations2. The Occupation of Germany3. "Phase IV" and the Invasion of Iraq4. An Occupation That Never Was: Korea, 1950–19515. State Building during Escalation in VietnamConclusion: Reviewing Theoretical and Policy ImplicationsNotes Index
£29.45
Stanford University Press Britain and the Bomb
Book SynopsisDrawing on primary sources from both sides of the Atlantic, Britain and the Bomb explores how economic, political, and strategic considerations have shaped British nuclear diplomacy. The book concentrates on Prime Minister Harold Wilson''s first two terms of office, 1964-1970, which represent a critical period in international nuclear history. Wilson''s commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and his support for continued investment in the British nuclear weapons program, despite serious economic and political challenges, established precedents that still influence policymakers today. The continued independence of Britain''s nuclear force, and the enduring absence of a German or European deterrent, certainly owes a debt to Wilson''s handling of nuclear diplomacy more than four decades ago. Beyond highlighting the importance of this period, the book explains how and why British nuclear diplomacy evolved during Wilson''s leadership. Cabinet discussions, financial crises, andTrade Review"Based on meticulous archival research in Britain and the United States, the book offers the first comprehensive account of nuclear decision-making under Wilson, in particular with regard to changes in British nuclear diplomacy during these years . . . Gill's study makes an important contribution to the history of British nuclear diplomacy, in particular through its rigorous empirical research." -- Christoph Laucht * War in History *"Gill's analysis of [Harold] Wilson's nuclear policymaking is based on extensive archival research in the U.K. and the U.S., and is backed by copious footnotes. A model of scholarship . . . Recommended." -- S.G. Rabe * CHOICE *"David Gill has written a first-class study of the nuclear diplomacy of the Wilson era which provides significant new insights into the evolution of British policy between 1964 and 1970, particularly in terms of the interrelationship between different strands of policy. The book highlights the complexity and nuanced nature of the nuclear policies pursued and the broader context of economic and political issues, as well as the role of diplomacy and strategy. The book provides a valuable addition to the literature on the subject." -- John Baylis * H-Diplo *"David Gill's book is an original and highly readable account of how Britain pursued its interest in nuclear weapons. Britain and the Bomb is the first to consider the multiple levels involved—economic, military and political—and will quickly become the standard treatment of the subject." -- Michael Goodman * King's College London *"Working with American and British sources, Gill's deeply researched, well-written study explores a key period in the history of nuclear dynamics, both globally and within the United Kingdom. The focus of this compelling study is Prime Minister Harold Wilson, the leader of the Labour Party government when critical nuclear decisions for Great Britain were made." -- Francis J. Gavin * The American Historical Review *"Through Gill's thorough grasp of economics and politics, the six years of Wilson's first government are revealed as a monumental balancing act with Wilson committing to an expensive nuclear deterrent in times of economic crisis....Gill's book is a dense but jargon-free review of the economics of a turbulent time in British history that should serve any academic interested in nuclear or Wilsonian politics and economics." -- Joseph A. Buscemi * Canadian Military History *
£52.70
MP-OKL Uni of Oklahoma Clear Hold and Destroy
Book SynopsisIn Robert J. Thompson III’s analysis, the consistent, and consistently unsuccessful, struggle to place Phu Yen under Saigon’s banner makes the province particularly fertile ground for studying how the Americans advanced pacification and why this effort ultimately failed.
£18.86
The University of Alabama Press Black Soldiers of the Queen The Natal Native
Book SynopsisBlack Africans made up more than half of the British army that invaded Zululand in January of 1879 and went on to fight the storied battles of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, and Ulundi. This book presents an account of Britain's black allies in the Anglo-Zulu War.Trade ReviewIn addition to providing an account from the contingent's perspective of NNC participation in the epic battle of Isandlwana, Thompson has recounted their service over the whole scope of the war.... His account is based on a rich selection of contemporary primary sources: diaries, journals, letters, memoirs, government documents. This extensive research has enabled the author to conclude that the NNC was indispensable to the British victory in the Zulu War. - Journal of Military History
£26.96
The University of Alabama Press Second Front Now 1943 An Opportunity Delayed
Trade Review"The author does present a credible challenge to the widely and possibly erroneously held assumption that an invasion of France in 1943 would have failed. What distinguishes Second Front Now from previous examinations... is Dunn's analysis of Allied and German resources. A significant and provocative work that will be essential reading." - History: Review of New Books "Dunn believes that German-occupied France was open to invasion in 1943 if only the Western Allies has the vision, discipline, and audacity to take the gamble. Dunn is particularly effective in comparing potential Allied strength against the weak German defenses in France.... [A] provocative and interesting book [that] forces us to rethink the way the war was fought and to assess the effectiveness of the great war leaders." - St. Louis Globe-Democrat "Dunn cogently argues that the Allies were capable of launching and sustaining a cross-Channel attack in 1943, but that it was delayed for political reasons.... Dunn thoroughly criticizes the Mediterranean strategy as a waste of resources, compares Allied and Nazi units and equipment, and discusses the landing-craft controversy. An important study." - Library Journal"
£26.96
University of Hawai'i Press Hawaii Under the Rising Sun Japans Plans for
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£23.38
University of Toronto Press Surviving Trench Warfare
Book SynopsisIn Surviving Trench Warfare, Bill Rawling takes a close look at how technology and tactics came together in the Canadian Corps.Trade Review'Rawling's book is a terrific monograph because of its thorough research, considerable technical detail and excellent analysis of the relationship between the Canadian Corps and technology.' -- William S. Carter LRC The Literary Review of Canada 'We learn powerful lessons about change when old paths are blocked and old solutions no longer solve the problems of the day. The truth in these lessons is driven home when the illusion of trench warfare as being a static enterprise is replaced with a view that incorporates a conflict on multiple levels that probes the relationship between the tools of war and the soldiers who employed these weapons along with a struggle with the environment.' -- Eric S. Dowsett Canadian Social Studies "For gaining a better understanding of Canadian operations in the Great War there is no single-volume work quite like Surviving Trench Warfare." -- Jack English Material History Review "This is an excellent book, a fine piece of scholarship." -- J.L. Granatstein Canadian Book Review Annual "This book should become a landmark in Canadian historical study of the First World War, for it breaks new ground, provokes new questions and is clearly written." -- A.M.J. Hyatt Canadian Military History "A superior book. His thorough research, coherent style and layman-oriented text allow the reader not only to comprehend, but also enjoy this book. A must-read for all First World War history fans." -- Douglas Wilson The London Free Press "An admirable book which helps us get inside the realities of the Western Front ... Essential reading for students of the Canadian Corps in the First World War." -- Tim Travers Intelligence and National SecurityTable of ContentsIntroduction: Technology in the First World War 1. The Learning Process Begins 2. The Road to the Somme 3. Struggle on the Somme 4. Towards Vimy 5. Spring and Summer 1917: Developing Fire and Movement 6. Bloody Passchendaele 7. Into 1918 8. The Final Offensives Conclusion: The Canadian Corps: Tactics and Technics in the Industrial Age Afterword Appendix A: Canadian Corps Organization, 1915-1918 Appendix B: Casualties of the Canadian Contingent and Canadian Corps A Note on Sources Notes Index
£28.80
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The American Military
Book SynopsisThe American Military: A Narrative History presents a comprehensive introduction to more than four centuries of American military history. Presents a chronological account of American military history from clashes between militias and Native Americans to 21st-century operations in Afghanistan and Iraq Features personal vignettes to put a human face on armed conflict Addresses patterns of national service, the evolution of civil-military relations, and the advent of all-volunteer forces Puts events in historical context, and considers cultural, social, political, economic, and technological developments Table of ContentsList of Illustrations xi Acknowledgments xv Prologue: Freedom is not Free 1 1 An Uncommon Defense (1607–1775) 6 Introduction 6 The Militia 8 Skulking 11 Wars of Extirpation 12 Imperial March 15 The French and Indian War 18 Martial Law 21 Rebel Forces 24 Conclusion 26 Essential Questions 27 Suggested Readings 28 2 War for Independence (1775–1787) 29 Introduction 29 American Crisis 31 Year of the Hangman 35 The Alliance 38 Outside the Lines 42 Southern Strategy 44 Yorktown 48 A Standing Miracle 49 Conclusion 51 Essential Questions 52 Suggested Readings 53 3 Establishing the Military (1787–1812) 54 Introduction 54 National Forces 56 Legion 58 A Quasi-War 61 The Shores of Tripoli 63 West Point 65 Army of Adventurers 67 Peaceable Coercion 71 Conclusion 73 Essential Questions 74 Suggested Readings 75 4 Mr. Madison’s War (1812–1815) 76 Introduction 76 War Hawks 78 On to Canada 80 Naval Duels 84 Tough as Hickory 86 Border Battles 88 The British Invasion 91 New Orleans 93 Conclusion 95 Essential Questions 97 Suggested Readings 97 5 The Martial Republic (1815–1846) 98 Introduction 98 Postwar Security 100 Into the Borderlands 103 Arc of Expansion 105 Indian Removal 107 Reforming the Militia 109 The Old Navy 111 Profession of Arms 114 Conclusion 117 Essential Questions 118 Suggested Readings 118 6 The Forces of Manifest Destiny (1846–1860) 120 Introduction 120 American Blood 122 On to Mexico 125 Forward March 127 War at Home 130 The Halls of Montezuma 131 Occupation 135 Legacies of Conquest 136 Conclusion 139 Essential Questions 140 Suggested Readings 140 7 The Blue and the Gray (1860–1865) 142 Introduction 142 Secession 144 Battle Cries 146 Union Strategy 148 Lee Takes Command 153 Military Necessity 157 Advance and Retreat 160 Gettysburg 163 Winning the West 164 The Surrender 166 Conclusion 171 Essential Questions 172 Suggested Readings 172 8 Twilight of the Indian Wars (1865–1890) 174 Introduction 174 Road to Reunion 176 Peace Policy 178 Conquering the Sioux 180 The Old Army 184 Fight or Flight 187 Apache Resistance 189 Wounded Knee 192 Conclusion 193 Essential Questions 194 Suggested Readings 194 9 A Rising Power (1890–1914) 196 Introduction 196 Race for Empire 198 Remember the Maine 200 Splendid Little War 203 Philippine Rebellion 206 The Boxers 209 A Progressive Defense 211 Gunboat Diplomacy 213 Conclusion 216 Essential Questions 217 Suggested Readings 217 10 The War to End All Wars (1914–1918) 219 Introduction 219 Preparedness 221 Mobilizing for War 223 American Expeditionary Forces 226 The Atlantic Lifeline 228 No-Man’s-Land 230 Cult of the Offensive 233 The Armistice 237 Conclusion 239 Essential Questions 241 Suggested Readings 241 11 Out of the Trenches (1918–1941) 242 Introduction 242 Soft Power 244 A Winged Defense 246 From Ships to Shores 248 Our Economic Army 251 Neutrality 253 Under the Rainbow 255 Pearl Harbor 258 Conclusion 261 Essential Questions 262 Suggested Readings 262 12 Fighting World War II (1941–1945) 264 Introduction 264 War Machine 266 The GI Way 269 Empire of the Sun 272 A Second Front 277 Great Crusade 279 The Philippine Sea 283 Victory in Europe 286 Japanese Resistance 288 Atomic Warfare 291 Conclusion 293 Essential Questions 294 Suggested Readings 295 13 A Cold War Begins (1945–1964) 296 Introduction 296 Department of Defense 298 Containment Strategy 301 Police Action 302 A New War 305 Stalemate 308 No More Koreas 312 The Arms Race 314 Conclusion 316 Essential Questions 317 Suggested Readings 317 14 The Tragedy of Vietnam (1964–1975) 319 Introduction 319 Into the Quagmire 321 Gradual Escalation 324 Search and Destroy 327 Tet 330 A Better War 332 Ending the Draft 335 The Fall of Saigon 338 Conclusion 340 Essential Questions 341 Suggested Readings 341 15 A New Military (1975–2001) 342 Introduction 342 Revival 344 A Strategic Defense 347 Use of Force 349 Line in the Sand 352 Desert Storm 354 Drawdown 357 Pax Americana 359 Conclusion 362 Essential Questions 363 Suggested Readings 363 16 Global War on Terror (2001–present) 365 Introduction 365 September Morn 367 War in Afghanistan 370 Iraqi Freedom 372 Green Zone 375 The Surge 378 Turn the Page 381 Killing bin Laden 383 Conclusion 385 Essential Questions 386 Suggested Readings 386 Index 388
£76.46
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The American Military
Book SynopsisThe American Military: A Narrative History presents a comprehensive introduction to more than four centuries of American military history. Presents a chronological account of American military history from clashes between militias and Native Americans to 21st-century operations in Afghanistan and Iraq Features personal vignettes to put a human face on armed conflict Addresses patterns of national service, the evolution of civil-military relations, and the advent of all-volunteer forces Puts events in historical context, and considers cultural, social, political, economic, and technological developments Table of ContentsList of Illustrations xi Acknowledgments xv Prologue: Freedom is not Free 1 1 An Uncommon Defense (1607–1775) 6 Introduction 6 The Militia 8 Skulking 11 Wars of Extirpation 12 Imperial March 15 The French and Indian War 18 Martial Law 21 Rebel Forces 24 Conclusion 26 Essential Questions 27 Suggested Readings 28 2 War for Independence (1775–1787) 29 Introduction 29 American Crisis 31 Year of the Hangman 35 The Alliance 38 Outside the Lines 42 Southern Strategy 44 Yorktown 48 A Standing Miracle 49 Conclusion 51 Essential Questions 52 Suggested Readings 53 3 Establishing the Military (1787–1812) 54 Introduction 54 National Forces 56 Legion 58 A Quasi-War 61 The Shores of Tripoli 63 West Point 65 Army of Adventurers 67 Peaceable Coercion 71 Conclusion 73 Essential Questions 74 Suggested Readings 75 4 Mr. Madison’s War (1812–1815) 76 Introduction 76 War Hawks 78 On to Canada 80 Naval Duels 84 Tough as Hickory 86 Border Battles 88 The British Invasion 91 New Orleans 93 Conclusion 95 Essential Questions 97 Suggested Readings 97 5 The Martial Republic (1815–1846) 98 Introduction 98 Postwar Security 100 Into the Borderlands 103 Arc of Expansion 105 Indian Removal 107 Reforming the Militia 109 The Old Navy 111 Profession of Arms 114 Conclusion 117 Essential Questions 118 Suggested Readings 118 6 The Forces of Manifest Destiny (1846–1860) 120 Introduction 120 American Blood 122 On to Mexico 125 Forward March 127 War at Home 130 The Halls of Montezuma 131 Occupation 135 Legacies of Conquest 136 Conclusion 139 Essential Questions 140 Suggested Readings 140 7 The Blue and the Gray (1860–1865) 142 Introduction 142 Secession 144 Battle Cries 146 Union Strategy 148 Lee Takes Command 153 Military Necessity 157 Advance and Retreat 160 Gettysburg 163 Winning the West 164 The Surrender 166 Conclusion 171 Essential Questions 172 Suggested Readings 172 8 Twilight of the Indian Wars (1865–1890) 174 Introduction 174 Road to Reunion 176 Peace Policy 178 Conquering the Sioux 180 The Old Army 184 Fight or Flight 187 Apache Resistance 189 Wounded Knee 192 Conclusion 193 Essential Questions 194 Suggested Readings 194 9 A Rising Power (1890–1914) 196 Introduction 196 Race for Empire 198 Remember the Maine 200 Splendid Little War 203 Philippine Rebellion 206 The Boxers 209 A Progressive Defense 211 Gunboat Diplomacy 213 Conclusion 216 Essential Questions 217 Suggested Readings 217 10 The War to End All Wars (1914–1918) 219 Introduction 219 Preparedness 221 Mobilizing for War 223 American Expeditionary Forces 226 The Atlantic Lifeline 228 No-Man’s-Land 230 Cult of the Offensive 233 The Armistice 237 Conclusion 239 Essential Questions 241 Suggested Readings 241 11 Out of the Trenches (1918–1941) 242 Introduction 242 Soft Power 244 A Winged Defense 246 From Ships to Shores 248 Our Economic Army 251 Neutrality 253 Under the Rainbow 255 Pearl Harbor 258 Conclusion 261 Essential Questions 262 Suggested Readings 262 12 Fighting World War II (1941–1945) 264 Introduction 264 War Machine 266 The GI Way 269 Empire of the Sun 272 A Second Front 277 Great Crusade 279 The Philippine Sea 283 Victory in Europe 286 Japanese Resistance 288 Atomic Warfare 291 Conclusion 293 Essential Questions 294 Suggested Readings 295 13 A Cold War Begins (1945–1964) 296 Introduction 296 Department of Defense 298 Containment Strategy 301 Police Action 302 A New War 305 Stalemate 308 No More Koreas 312 The Arms Race 314 Conclusion 316 Essential Questions 317 Suggested Readings 317 14 The Tragedy of Vietnam (1964–1975) 319 Introduction 319 Into the Quagmire 321 Gradual Escalation 324 Search and Destroy 327 Tet 330 A Better War 332 Ending the Draft 335 The Fall of Saigon 338 Conclusion 340 Essential Questions 341 Suggested Readings 341 15 A New Military (1975–2001) 342 Introduction 342 Revival 344 A Strategic Defense 347 Use of Force 349 Line in the Sand 352 Desert Storm 354 Drawdown 357 Pax Americana 359 Conclusion 362 Essential Questions 363 Suggested Readings 363 16 Global War on Terror (2001–present) 365 Introduction 365 September Morn 367 War in Afghanistan 370 Iraqi Freedom 372 Green Zone 375 The Surge 378 Turn the Page 381 Killing bin Laden 383 Conclusion 385 Essential Questions 386 Suggested Readings 386 Index 388
£43.65
John Wiley and Sons Ltd A Companion to the MeuseArgonne Campaign
Book SynopsisA Companion to the Meuse-Argonne Campaign explores the single largest and bloodiest battle in American military history, including its many controversies, in historiographical essays that reflect the current state of the field. Presents original essays on the French and German participation in ? and perspectives on ? this important event Makes use of original archival research from the United States, France, and Germany Contributors include WWI scholars from France, Germany, the United States, and the United Kingdom Essays examine the military, social, and political consequences of the Meuse-Argonne and points the way for future scholarship in this area Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Introduction 1Edward G. Lengel Part I The Big Picture 5 1 Background to the Meuse-Argonne 7Edward G. Lengel with James Lacey 2 Preparations 21Brian F. Neumann Part II Combat 37 3 The Chance of a Miracle at Montfaucon 39William T. Walker, Jr. 4 The Battle of Blanc Mont 59Christopher A. Shaw 5 The Lost Battalion 74Kevin Mulberger and Edward G. Lengel 6 Clearing the Argonne 85Edward A. Gutiérrez 7 Cracking the Kriemhilde Stellung: The Combined Actions of the 5th, 32d, and 42d Divisions 103Nathan A. Jones 8 Storming the Heights of the Meuse: The 29th and 33d Divisions Fight for Control of the High Ground, 8–16 October 121James S. Price 9 Breakthrough and Pursuit 140Lon Strauss 10 African Americans in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive 159Chad Williams 11 Heroes of the Meuse-Argonne 179James Carl Nelson 12 “Oh, she’s a rather rough war, boys, but she’s better than no war at all”: The Meuse-Argonne Offensive and the Diarists of the Rainbow Division 194E. Bruce Geelhoed Part III France and Germany in the Meuse-Argonne 213 13 The French Fourth Army in the Meuse-Argonne Campaign 215Elizabeth Greenhalgh 14 The 111th (German) Infanterie-Regiment by Exermont 232Randal S. Gaulke 15 The 459th (German) Infanterie-Regiment on the Hindenburg Line 248Randal S. Gaulke 16 The German High Command during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive: 26 September−31 October 1918 266Markus Klauer Part IV Perspectives 285 17 “There is a limit to human endurance”: The Challenges to Morale in the Meuse-Argonne Campaign 287Richard S. Faulkner 18 Airpower during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive: 26 September–11 November 1918 309Thomas Withington 19 French Armored Support during the First Phase of the Campaign 325Patrick R. Osborn 20 Artillery in the Meuse-Argonne 340Justin G. Prince 21 Infantry Tactics in the Meuse-Argonne 357Jeffrey LaMonica 22 Medical Support for the Meuse-Argonne 374Sanders Marble 23 Meuse-Argonne Logistics: Barely Enough, Just in Time, Just Long Enough 390Larry A. Grant 24 Communications in World War I: The Meuse-Argonne Campaign of 1918 410William P. McEvoy 25 We Can Kill Them but We Cannot Stop Them: Evaluating the Meuse-Argonne Campaign 425John D. Beatty Part V Lessons 441 26 Changing Views on the Meuse-Argonne Offensive 443Douglas Mastriano 27 Lessons Learned 457Michael S. Neiberg 28 Remembering and Forgetting Meuse-Argonne: The Shifting Sands and Partitioned Perspectives of Memory 472Kathy Warnes 29 The Greatest Battle Ever Forgotten: The Meuse-Argonne Offensive and American Memory 496Steven Trout Index 515
£152.95
Duke University Press Killer Apps
Book SynopsisIn Killer Apps Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves provide a detailed account of the rise of automation in warfare, showing how media systems are central to building weapons systems with artificial intelligence in order to more efficiently select and eliminate military targets. Drawing on the insights of a wide range of political and media theorists, Packer and Reeves develop a new theory for understanding how the intersection of media and military strategy drives today's AI arms race. They address the use of media to search for enemies in their analyses of the history of automated radar systems, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the development of military climate science, which treats the changing earth as an enemy. As the authors demonstrate, contemporary military strategy demands perfect communication in an evolving battlespace that is increasingly inhospitable to human frailties, necessitating humans' replacement by advanced robotics, machine intelligence, and media systems.Trade Review“In this crucial new book, Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves offer a provocative, media-centric analysis of automated killing machines. Engaging with an armada of flying sensors, robotic submarines, and AI weapons already in use, they show that big data, computer vision, and super intelligence emerge not just to order and organize the battlefield, but to produce new enemies. Clever and incisive, the book provides a haunting look at warfare of the near future.” -- Lisa Parks, coeditor of * Life in the Age of Drone Warfare *“This is an excellent book: well designed, thoroughly engaging, informative and, unfortunately, extremely topical and timely. The authors have gone to great lengths to make Killer Apps relentlessly up to date, providing readers with the latest in weapons developments, including AI drones and ‘swarmanoid’ robotics. With its impressive grounding in theory and hardware, it will become the go-to book for critical understandings of the intersection of warfare, media, and enmity.” -- Geoffrey Winthrop-Young, author of * Kittler and the Media *“By focusing first and foremost on the epistemological function of military media, Packer and Reeves have produced a range of rigorous and highly engaging analyses, with broad applicability across a range of possible fields of research.” -- Malcolm Ogden * Critical Studies in Media Communication *"The book is a tour de force regarding the rise of automation in warfare. I recommend Killer Apps to anyone interested in media technology studies as well as political science and international security studies." -- José de Arimatéia da Cruz * International Social Science Review *"Through a careful presentation of technological developments in the domain of military affairs, coupled with a rigorous historical analysis, an effective application of media theory, and a vast array of case studies, Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves convincingly present an account of how we arrived where we are today in a world on the cusp of embracing new forms of executing war that will be largely dependent on AI." -- Joseph Michael Gratale * European Journal of American Studies *“For the national security, intelligence, and defense communities, Killer Apps presents both a valuable scholarly resource and a deeply ambiguous set of questions. . . . [Packer and Reeves] force readers to transcend the humanist epistemological orientation in order to understand what the machine age has truly ushered in.” -- Zac Rogers * Parameters *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Preface to an Inauthentic Document ix Introduction. Event Matrix (DoD) 1 1. Identification Friend or Foe (DoD) 29 2. Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution (DoD) 48 3. Hostile Environment (DoD) 61 4. In Extremis (DoD) 89 5. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (DoD) 109 6. Autonomous Operation (DoD) 124 7. Vital Ground (DoD) 139 8. Escalation (DoD) 159 9. Unidentified Flying Objects (USAF) 175 Conclusion. Armistice (DoD) 198 Notes 217 References 235 Index 261
£98.60
Duke University Press Killer Apps
Book SynopsisJeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves provide a critical account of the history and future of automation in warfare by highlighting the threats posed by the latest advances in media technology and artificial intelligence.Trade Review“In this crucial new book, Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves offer a provocative, media-centric analysis of automated killing machines. Engaging with an armada of flying sensors, robotic submarines, and AI weapons already in use, they show that big data, computer vision, and super intelligence emerge not just to order and organize the battlefield, but to produce new enemies. Clever and incisive, the book provides a haunting look at warfare of the near future.” -- Lisa Parks, coeditor of * Life in the Age of Drone Warfare *“This is an excellent book: well designed, thoroughly engaging, informative and, unfortunately, extremely topical and timely. The authors have gone to great lengths to make Killer Apps relentlessly up to date, providing readers with the latest in weapons developments, including AI drones and ‘swarmanoid’ robotics. With its impressive grounding in theory and hardware, it will become the go-to book for critical understandings of the intersection of warfare, media, and enmity.” -- Geoffrey Winthrop-Young, author of * Kittler and the Media *“By focusing first and foremost on the epistemological function of military media, Packer and Reeves have produced a range of rigorous and highly engaging analyses, with broad applicability across a range of possible fields of research.” -- Malcolm Ogden * Critical Studies in Media Communication *"The book is a tour de force regarding the rise of automation in warfare. I recommend Killer Apps to anyone interested in media technology studies as well as political science and international security studies." -- José de Arimatéia da Cruz * International Social Science Review *"Through a careful presentation of technological developments in the domain of military affairs, coupled with a rigorous historical analysis, an effective application of media theory, and a vast array of case studies, Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves convincingly present an account of how we arrived where we are today in a world on the cusp of embracing new forms of executing war that will be largely dependent on AI." -- Joseph Michael Gratale * European Journal of American Studies *“For the national security, intelligence, and defense communities, Killer Apps presents both a valuable scholarly resource and a deeply ambiguous set of questions. . . . [Packer and Reeves] force readers to transcend the humanist epistemological orientation in order to understand what the machine age has truly ushered in.” -- Zac Rogers * Parameters *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Preface to an Inauthentic Document ix Introduction. Event Matrix (DoD) 1 1. Identification Friend or Foe (DoD) 29 2. Centralized Control/Decentralized Execution (DoD) 48 3. Hostile Environment (DoD) 61 4. In Extremis (DoD) 89 5. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (DoD) 109 6. Autonomous Operation (DoD) 124 7. Vital Ground (DoD) 139 8. Escalation (DoD) 159 9. Unidentified Flying Objects (USAF) 175 Conclusion. Armistice (DoD) 198 Notes 217 References 235 Index 261
£25.19
Bristol University Press Ideas and the Use of Force in American Foreign
Book SynopsisThe decision to mount an armed foreign intervention is one of the most consequential that a US president can take. This book sets out to explain why and when presidents choose to use force. The book examines decisions to use force throughout the post-Cold War period, via flashpoints including the Balkans, the ‘War on Terror’ and the Middle East. It develops new explanations for variation in the use of force in US foreign policy by theorizing and demonstrating the effects of the displacement and repression of ideas within and across different US presidential administrations, from George H.W. Bush to Donald Trump. For students, scholars and anyone with an interest in international relations and global security, this book is an original perspective on a defining issue of recent decades.Table of ContentsPart 1: Disaggregating Ideas in American Foreign Policy 1. Ideas and the Use of Force in American Foreign Policy Part 2: US Foreign Policy and Mass Atrocities in the Balkans 2. ‘We Don’t Have a Dog in the Fight’: Ethnic Cleansing in Bosnia 3. ‘What Should I Tell My Daughter?’: The Massacre at Srebrenica Part 3: US Foreign Policy and Terrorism 4. ‘Wag the Dog’: Terrorism in the 1990s 5. ‘America Is Under Attack’: From the War on Terror to Iraq Part 4: Obama and Mass Atrocities in the Middle East 6. ‘This Is Like Rwanda’: How the Road to Libya Ran Through Rwanda 7. Syria: ‘There Was No Benghazi To Be Saved’ Part 5: ‘America First’ and the Use of Force 8. From ‘America First’ to Saving ‘Beautiful Babies’ in Syria 9. The 2020 Iranian Crisis: De-escalating from the Use of Force Part 6: Conclusions 10. Ideas and Foreign Policy Variation
£76.00
Purdue University Press Seeds of Hope: An Engineer's World War II Letters
Book SynopsisWhile he served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II, William Sabel dutifully wrote home to his parents in Chicago every week. More than half a century later, five years' worth of correspondence is featured in Seeds of Hope: An Engineer's World War II Letters. Sabel was 25 years old, single, and living on a poultry farm in Marshall County, Indiana, when he was drafted into military service in April 1941. As an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers he traveled overseas in January 1943 and served in the South Pacific for three years. When he returned home in February 1946, Sabel discovered that his mother had saved all of his letters, totaling about 300, in a box. In the early 1990s, when he became interested in computers, Sabel decided to compile all of his letters chronologically, a process that took about 14 months. This book details his various experiences, ranging from his unit's involvement in building hospitals and roads to interesting stories about crops such as watermelons and cucumbers for the hospital from seeds Sabel's parents had sent from home. Seed's of Hope: An Engineer's World War II Letters is funny, provocative, enlightening, and just a plain good read providing a glimpse behind the scenes of the war in the Pacific.
£8.95
University of Massachusetts Press The Pequot War
Book SynopsisThis book offers the first full-scale analysis of the Pequot War (1636-37), a pivotal event in New England colonial history. Through an innovative rereading of the Puritan sources, Alfred A. Cave refutes claims that settlers acted defensively to counter a Pequot conspiracy to exterminate Europeans. Drawing on archaeological, linguistic, and anthropological evidences to trace the evolution of the conflict, he sheds new light on the motivations of the Pequots and their Indian allies. He also provides a reappraisal of the interaction of ideology and self- interest as motivating factors in the Puritan attack on the Pequots.
£21.80
University of North Texas Press,U.S. Storming the City: U.S. Military Performance in
Book SynopsisIn an increasingly urbanized world, urban terrain has become a greater factor in military operations. Simultaneously, advances in military technology have given military forces sharply increased capabilities. The conflict comes from how urban terrain can negate or degrade many of those increased capabilities. What happens when advanced weapons are used in a close-range urban fight with an abundance of cover?Storming the City explores these issues by analyzing the performance of the US Army and US Marine Corps in urban combat in four major urban battles of the mid-twentieth century (Aachen 1944, Manila 1945, Seoul 1950, and Hue 1968). Alec Wahlman assesses each battle using a similar framework of capability categories, and separate chapters address urban warfare in American military thought.In the four battles, across a wide range of conditions, American forces were ultimately successful in capturing each city because of two factors: transferable competence and battlefield adaptation. The preparations US forces made for warfare writ large proved generally applicable to urban warfare. Battlefield adaptation, a strong suit of American forces, filled in where those overall preparations for combat needed fine tuning. From World War II to Vietnam, however, there was a gradual reduction in tactical performance in the four battles.
£23.96
Huia Publishers Close to the Wind: A Story of Escape and Survival
Book SynopsisIn May 1940, a group of Auckland yachtsmen who were members of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve left for the war. Leonard Hill, a young Maori sailor, and his friends arrived in Singapore under siege. Playing to their strengths as small boat sailors, they manned fast motor launches, raiding and rescuing Allies from behind enemy lines. On the night of 13 February 1942, the eve of the fall of Singapore, they took two Fairmiles, ML310 and ML311, to evacuate members of the Allied High Command and survivors of sinking vessels. Hunted down by the Japanese, most of the almost one hundred men perished. Some became POWs, and of those who attempted to escape, only three succeeded: Leonard Hill, Herbert 'Johnny' Bull and Andrew Brough. This is the story of how they evaded the Japanese and survived.Table of ContentsA Place Desired by Many 1, Somewhere Else 13, Heat 35, Blows against Empire 77, Rising Storm 107, We Will Give You Swords 125, Bangka 155, Marooned 175, Hope 195, Desperate Voyage 209, Java 233, Tjilatjap 257, Verspijk 273, Return to Eden 287, Epilogue 297, Afterword 305, Appendix 1: Crew and Passengers - ML310 309, Appendix 2: Photographs, Acknowledgements 319, Index 325
£21.56
Boydell & Brewer Ltd The Battle for Palestine, 1917
Book SynopsisThe story of Allied victory in the Holy Land, far from the carnage of the Western Front but a crucial, morale-boosting success under the aggressive and forward-thinking General Allenby. Three battles for the control of the key fortress-city of Gaza took place in 1917 between the `British' force [with units from across the Empire, most notably the ANZACs] and the Turks. The Allies were repulsed twice but on theirthird attempt, under the newly appointed General Allenby, a veteran of the Western Front where he was a vocal critic of Haig's command, finally penetrated Turkish lines, captured southern Palestine and, as instructed by Lloyd George, took Jerusalem in time for Christmas, ending 400 years of Ottoman occupation. This third battle, similar in many ways to the contemporaneous fighting in France, is at the heart of this account, with consideration of intelligence, espionage, air-warfare, and diplomatic and political elements, not to mention the logistical and medical aspects of the campaign, particularly water. The generally overlooked Turkish defence, in the face of vastly superior numbers, is also assessed. Far from laying out and executing a pre-ordained plan, Allenby, who is probably still best remembered as T. E. Lawrence's commanding officer in Arabia, was flexible and adaptable, responding to developmentsas they occurred. JOHN D. GRAINGER is the author of numerous books on military history, ranging from the Roman period to the twentieth century.Trade ReviewAn excellent book. * ISRAEL BOOK REVIEW *First-class history. 10/10. * THE GREAT WAR *Grainger's analysis is informed, critical, readable and supported by a wealth of unpublished and printed primary material. [...] Makes good use of soldiers' experiences bringing to life the human dimension to the fighting in southern Palestine. * JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY *Extremely good value as it is, like all books from this publisher, of high quality. [...] The one book on Palestine in the Great War that I would select. * THE BULLETIN OF THE MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY *At last a brilliant detailed work on Palestine which explains the whole campaign and uses the words of the British, Anzac and Turkish forces who were there. An excellent and very informative read. * ARMCHAIR AUCTIONS *Grainger's analysis of battle tactics, from both British and Turkish perspectives, will captivate military buffs. Recommended. * CHOICE *
£23.74
Liverpool University Press Huguenot Soldiers of William of Orange and the
Book SynopsisThis book provides the first full-scale, scholarly analysis of the political, religious and social rationale which underlay Huguenot support for William of Orange in 1688. In the context of the Huguenot exodus from France and the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the role of the Huguenot soldiers within an international Protestant political context is explained through the use of rich biographical and historical detail. Special attention is given to the role played by the most prominent Protestant soldiers of William's army, the Huguenot refugees and the British soldiers of the Anglo-Dutch Brigade. The importance of issues of loyalty and conscience amongst Europe's professional international officer corps is addressed, thereby placing the valuable service rendered to William III by his Huguenot soldiers in an international context encompassing political, religious and social aspects. This book will be a rich source of biographical information about hundreds of Huguenot soldiers in British, Dutch and Brandenburg service in the period 1670 to 1700.Trade Review"Glozier's study is most impressive in its reconstruction of the Huguenot community. His book has a prosopographical approach and contains a treasury of biographical information, based upon which the author analyzes the social and religious background of the soldiers... an important and innovative contribution to Dutch military historiography as well as Huguenot studies and may prove an important incentive to study this topic in more depth." -- H-Albion."This book's particular merit lies in its international scope and its focus on Huguenot officers serving William in the Netherlands and Ireland... Discusses a worthwhile and neglected subject." -- Albion.Table of ContentsContents: Introduction; The French Crown, the Huguenots and the Army before 1685; The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes; Huguenots in the Dutch Army, 1685--8; The Huguenots and the Anglo-Dutch Brigade; James II and the Huguenots; The Glorious Revolution' of 1688; Ireland; Epilogue; Index.
£27.95
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Explaining Civil War: A Rational Choice Approach
Book SynopsisUsing the rational choice approach, Syed Mansoob Murshed analyses the motivations behind civil war and identifies growth and institutional failure as catalysts of the greed and grievance that characterise the onset and persistence of civil war. This book explores the pre-conditions for conflict in terms of growth failure and critically appraises the greed and grievance theories common to conflict literature. It is argued that various institutional mechanisms of restraint that can be labeled the 'social contract' are crucial for violent conflict avoidance. The reasons underpinning the instability of treaties ending civil wars, post-conflict reconstruction issues, liberal peace theory, and how globalization and conflict relate are also examined. Explaining Civil War will be of interest to development economists and political scientists, as well as to students and researchers of political economy and conflict studies.Trade Review'Conflict is now identified as one of the most significant sources of development failure and thus of growing income divergence between nations. Dr. Murshed's book addresses the issues of weak institutions, conflict, and slow growth. It presents a synthesis of the existing theories, and provides many new insights. It will certainly be much consulted and read by academics, policy-makers and all those who are interested in the causes of conflict and post-conflict reconstruction.' -- Branko Milanovic, The World Bank'Masterfully integrating the logic of formal economic models, the insights of normative philosophy, and evidence from empirical analysis, Syed Mansoob Murshed explains civil wars. This is a brilliant, original work.' -- Scott Gates, PRIO and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway'This masterly book succinctly surveys contemporary literature on the sources of conflict in developing countries as well as policies to secure a stable peace, including many insightful contributions by the author. The treatment of this important but controversial field is both informative and well balanced. It should be essential reading for all students and policy makers who believe that policy should be evidence-based.' -- Frances Stewart, University of Oxford, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction 2. Growth and Conflict 3. Greed and Grievance 4. The Uneasy Commitment to Peace 5. The Social Contract and Lasting Peace 6. Post-War Economic Reconstruction 7. The Liberal Peace and Globalization 8. Conclusions References Index
£95.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc The War Hotel: Psychological Dynamics in Violent
Book SynopsisHuman Nature is the fuel of violent conflict. The War Hotel looks at how we get aroused and how we get silenced into violent conflict. We are pulled apart in the name of justice and loyalty. Past trauma is triggered into a replay. Out of love and longing to step beyond the ordinary world, we sacrifice ourselves and others. Dehumanizing the enemy, disinformation, torture, stirring fear in order to crack down - these terror tactics, too, are based in psychology. The manipulation of psychological dynamics to create violent conflict is distressing. But, if our emotions and behaviour are the fuel, then our awareness can impact world events. There is something truly hopeful here. Awareness makes a difference. Examples draw particularly from the author's work in the Balkans. Other examples include Nazi Germany, Rwanda, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Communism and its fall in Europe, South Africa, the treatment of Native Americans and African Americans in the USA, Vietnam and the 'war on terror'.Table of ContentsPreface. About the author. Acknowledgements. Introduction: Welcome to 'The War Hotel'. Part 1: Justice and the Wheels of History. Chapter 1.In the name of justice. Chapter 2. Suffering, privilege and being right. Chapter 3. Tribunals, Truth Commissions, lustration and community forums. Chapter 4. Accountability and return to the Ganges. Part 2: Terror and the Spirit that Survives. Chapter 5. Terror. Chapter 6. Terror tactic: chaos and crackdown. Chapter 7. Terror tactic: the Bogeyman and demonizing. Chapter 8. Terror tactic: dehumanization. Chapter 9. Terror tactic: desensitization and normalization. Chapter 10. Terror tactic: targeting leaders. Chapter 11. Terror tactic: torture, breaking body and spirit. Chapter 12. Terror tactic: targeting the soul of community. Chapter 13. Terror tactic: disinformation. Chapter 14. Beyond Terror. Part 3: Trauma - The Nightmare of History. Chapter 15. Our story - the dynamics of trauma. Chapter 16. Trauma and refuge. Chapter 17. Replays of violent conflict and breaking the cycle. Part 4: The Warrior's Call - Altered States of War. Chapter 18. Beyond the ordinary. Chapter 19. With the field. Chapter 20. Over the edge. Chapter 21. Cutting through. Part 5: Wareness at the Hot Spot. Chapter 22. Wake up. Chapter 23. Chaos, warfare and conflict resolution. Chapter 24. Getter back in bed together - an awareness revolution. Chapter 25. Hot spots and the difference that makes a difference. Appendix. Endnotes. Index.
£54.10
Liverpool University Press After the War in Iraq: Defining the New Strategic
Book SynopsisFocusing on the different dimensions to the war in Iraq launched in March 2003 by the United States, the essays here present concise and penetrating analyses, and explore the major implications of the war and their strategic, political and military contexts. Researchers from the Jaffee Centre for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, experts in international relations, political science, strategic studies and political psychology, present an insightful picture of the war. The book contains a chronology surveying the International Inspection Regime in Iraq, 1991-2003, and the full text of 'The National Security Strategy of the United States of America', which should be regarded as the basis of the Bush administration's strategic rationale for the war in Iraq.Trade Review"A timely collection of essays generated by a series of brainstorming sessions at the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies on the implications of the war in Iraq as seen from various disciplinary angles. The collection is divided into two parts, the first deals with the international context, the second, the impact on the region, especially Israel." -- The International Spectator."Included here are essays on regional implications of the war; the extent to which the war has affected the Israeli-Palestinian peace; weapons of mass destruction; how the war has affected the strategic balance in the region; and finally Israel's home front defense policy and implications for the future. An excellent book... Highly recommended." -- ChoiceTable of ContentsATM/Cash Cards; Credit Cards; EFTPOS/Debit Cards; Competition, Innovation and Performance: The Evolution of the Bank Card Business; Smart Cards; Index.
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Liverpool University Press After the War in Iraq: Defining the New Strategic
Book SynopsisFocusing on the different dimensions to the war in Iraq launched in March 2003 by the United States, the essays here present concise and penetrating analyses, and explore the major implications of the war and their strategic, political and military contexts. Researchers from the Jaffee Centre for Strategic Studies at Tel Aviv University, experts in international relations, political science, strategic studies and political psychology, present an insightful picture of the war. The book contains a chronology surveying the International Inspection Regime in Iraq, 1991-2003, and the full text of 'The National Security Strategy of the United States of America', which should be regarded as the basis of the Bush administration's strategic rationale for the war in Iraq.Trade Review"A timely collection of essays generated by a series of brainstorming sessions at the Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies on the implications of the war in Iraq as seen from various disciplinary angles. The collection is divided into two parts, the first deals with the international context, the second, the impact on the region, especially Israel." -- The International Spectator."Included here are essays on regional implications of the war; the extent to which the war has affected the Israeli-Palestinian peace; weapons of mass destruction; how the war has affected the strategic balance in the region; and finally Israel's home front defense policy and implications for the future. An excellent book... Highly recommended." -- ChoiceTable of ContentsATM/Cash Cards; Credit Cards; EFTPOS/Debit Cards; Competition, Innovation and Performance: The Evolution of the Bank Card Business; Smart Cards; Index.
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United Nations The economic costs of the Israeli occupation for
Book SynopsisThe main objective of this study is to shed light on the critical situation in Gaza and estimate the costs of the blockade and military operations with a particular focus on the socioeconomic conditions at the household level. It covers the unrealized potential economic growth that could have been realized had the Gaza blockade and military operations not occurred during 2007-2018. It also applies quantitative methods to estimate poverty headcount and poverty gap. The study also contains a set of recommendations for the occupying power, Palestinian policy makers, the international community and development agencies on the need to end the blockade on Gaza and mitigate its heavy impact
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ISEAS Infiltrating Society: The Thai Military's
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A truly monumental work about Thailand’s military from the 1960s until today, this solid study focuses upon the armed forces’ internal security role across Thai society, how the military has succeeded in legitimizing itself and boosting its power as a counterinsurgency force, guardian of monarchy and engine of development. The book also valuably looks at the military’s establishment of mass organizations beginning during the Cold War and mobilization of royalists since 2006. The book thus illustrates how the military has been able to enhance and sustain its overwhelming influence and is thus a valuable study for anyone wanting to understand key power-brokers in Thailand.” —Dr Paul Chambers, Center of ASEAN Community Studies, Naresuan University, Thailand
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OUP USA Verdun
Book SynopsisPaul Jankowski offers a fresh look at Verdun, one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the First World War, in a book that will surely become the standard work on the topic.Trade ReviewA scholarly but readable account of something quite extraordinary. A valuable and valued addition to the growing library of WW1 literature. * Books Monthly *Impressive. * Max Hastings, The Sunday Times *Jankowski is abundantly qualified to present a new standard work on the subject. A well-respected scholar of French politics and culture, he has delved deeply into the contemporary sources from that nation, but he is no less at home in the copious German archives. The writing throughout is of the highest order, to a degree that may startle any reader with a dated stereotype of military history as a mechanical recounting of military formations. * Books & Culture *The first major study of the battle to appear in English for many years, and the first to draw fully on archival research on both sides... A thoughtful, original, and moving account, full of insights into the course of the fighting and its subsequent commemoration and impact. * David Stevenson, author of Cataclysm: The First World War as Political Tragedy *Jankowski has written a superb, definitive popular account of Verdun through the eyes of soldiers, military leaders, and citizens of the two nations. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; I. The Three Hundred Days of Verdun ; II. Verdun under German Eyes ; III. Verdun under French Eyes ; IV. The Offensive Trap ; V. The Prestige Trap ; VI. The Attritional Trap ; VII. The Nightmare ; VIII. Rancor ; IX. Warning Signals ; X. Enemies ; XI. Circles of Loyalty ; Epilogue ; Appendix ; Acknowledgments ; Bibliography
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