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Book SynopsisIn Letters of Note: War, Shaun Usher brings together some of the most remarkable letters that encapsulate the human experience of war, from unimaginable feats of courage and compassion, to unthinkable episodes of violence and horror.Includes letters by:Martha Gellhorn, Alexander Hamilton, Kurt Vonnegut, Mohandas Gandhi, Mark Twain, June Wandrey,Evelyn Waugh, Luis Alvarez, Lord Horatio Nelson & many moreTrade ReviewPraise for Letters of Note: The literary equivalent of a box of chocolates - bite-sized and pure addictive pleasure . . . The result is beautifully produced, with photographs and colour facsimiles of much of the correspondence. A gorgeous Christmas present * * Sunday Times * *Addictive, like dipping into a bag of variously tempting assorted candies, knowing that the next one will always bring surprise and pleasure * * New Yorker * *A gloriously presented compilation * * Financial Times * *As a guide to letters that deserve a wider readership, Usher's compilation is hard to beat * * Scotland on Sunday * *Quite literally the most enjoyable volume it is possible to imagine. Every page is a marvel * * Spectator * *It is hard to see how Letters Of Note could ever be surpassed * * Mail on Sunday * *Funny, tragic, brilliantly incisive, historic, lyrical, romantic and studiedly offensive, this stupendous compendium of letters ancient and modern is my book of the year. You will never tire of it -- Stephen FryIt is inspiring, and often sad, funny, and occasionally quite surreal * * GQ * *A wonderful collection of magical missives . . . It'll have you reaching for pen and paper * * Evening Standard * *A truly extraordinary reading experience * * Big Issue * *

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Book SynopsisThe Guards 1915-17: An Elite Division at War'' is the first history of this illustrious division during these years to have been written since 1924. Making extensive use of the original unit war diaries and key memoirs, it provides a readable narrative and analysis of its battlefield experiences at Loos, Flers-Courcelette, Morval and Pilckem Ridge.These two years are rich in interest. The Guards Division had more than its fair share of ?larger than life? characters to consider such as the division?s first GOC, Earl Cavan, the enigmatic ?Crawley? de Crespigny, or the remarkable ?Tally-Ho VC?, John Campbell, who rallied his men so dramatically in the heat of battle with his hunting horn. There were acts of the most incredible bravery, inevitable failures in the ?fog of war? and the singular embarrassment of the fraternisation debacle of December 1915.The Guards Division had a unique culture and camaraderie built around the social exclusivity of its officer class and the heritage of its component regiments and much was expected of it. Yet the very nature of the First World War meant that the division?s performance levels often depended on matters beyond its control, and it too had to adapt to the learning process being followed across the British Army during these years. Maintaining the Guards Division?s reputation as an elite force was always going to be a challenge in such circumstances.This book will appeal to military history enthusiasts, to those with a particular interest in the First World War or with a connection to the Guards as a whole.

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Book SynopsisBy challenging more common analyses that point to the existence of a "post-conflict scenario" in Colombia and those that resist the narrative of "success", both of which operate within the logic of presence/absence of violence, this book proposes instead that we think of "post-conflict" in terms of the transformation of the rules on the use of violence. The analysis unfolds in two parts: the first explores the conditions of possibility of the Colombian “success story” and the web of criteria legitimizing the “success”, as well as the silencing mechanisms allowing for Colombia to circulate internationally as a formula to be replicated in other parts of the world; the second, focuses on the historicization of the mechanisms through which new rules are transmitted among the professionals of the public force, specifically the transformations of military schools and training centers in Colombia from times of “war” to “peace”. The author argues that key to this transformation is a unique discursive articulation around the “military professional” which slides from “citizen-soldier” to “expert-soldier”. Table of Contents

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Book SynopsisStudents, scholars, and policy practitioners will find this a useful resource for understanding NATO, transatlantic relations, and security in Europe and North America, as well as theories about change in international institutions.Trade ReviewHow NATO Adapts is a good read, providing much solid information.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSynopsis Chapter 1: Introduction Part I: Thinking about Adaptation and NATOChapter 2: Historical Institutionalism and the Framework of "Critical Junctures" Chapter 3: Institutional Actors and the Mechanisms of NATO Adaptation Part II: Case Studies of NATO AdaptationChapter 4: The West German Question in the Early Cold War, 1950-1955 Chapter 5: Flexible Response and the Future Tasks of the Alliance, 1962-1967 Chapter 6: NATO and the New World Order, 1992-1997 Part III: NATO Endurance and Implications for the FutureChapter 7: NATO Adaptation into the 21st Century, 1999-2012 Chapter 8: How NATO Adapts Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA highly illustrated account of how the Roman legions crossed the sea to conquer Britannia in AD 43.For the Romans, Britannia lay beyond the comfortable confines of the Mediterranean world around which classical civilization had flourished. Britannia was felt to be at the outermost edge of the world itself, lending the island an air of dangerous mystique.To the soldiers crossing the Oceanus Britannicus in the late summer of AD 43, the prospect of invading an island believed to be on its periphery must have meant a mixture of panic and promise. These men were part of a formidable army of four veteran legions (II Augusta, VIIII Hispana, XIIII Gemina, XX Valeria), which had been assembled under the overall command of Aulus Plautius Silvanus. Under him were, significantly, first-rate legionary commanders, including the future emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus. With the auxiliary units, the total invasion force probably amounted to arounTrade ReviewBritannia AD 43 is lavishly illustrated and gives a detailed analysis of the opposing commanders and armies. -- Harvey Watson * Battlefield *Table of ContentsOrigins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing Forces Opposing Plans The Campaign Aftermath Glossary and Abbreviations Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIntends to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy.Trade Review"Undoubtedly one of the most useful books ever written."--The New Republic

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Book SynopsisNo Wider War is the second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon.Following on from the first volume, In Good Faith, which told the story from the Japanese surrender in 1945 through America's involvement in the French Indochina War and the initial advisory missions that followed, it traces the story of America's involvement in the Vietnam War from the first Marines landing at Da Nang in 1965, through the traumatic Tet Offensive of 1968 and the gradual Vietnamisation of the war that followed, to the withdrawal of American forces and the final loss of the South in 1975. Drawing on the latest research, unavailable to the authors of the classic Vietnam histories, including recently declassified top secret National Security Agency material, Sergio Miller examines in depth both the events and the key figures of the conflict to present a masterful narrative of America's most divisive war.Trade ReviewAn excellent read. * The Armourer *[Sergio Miller] has crafted a work that sets it apart from other histories and in an understanding way tells a difficult chapter in America's history. * Gunmart *Table of ContentsList of Maps Preface 1. Battle of the Beachheads, March–December 1965 2. A Galloping Year, January–December 1966 3. The Big-Unit War, January 1967–January 1968 4. Tet, January–December 1968 5. Expanding a War, January 1969–December 1972 6. Liquidating a War, February 1969–March 1973 7. Losing a War, March 1973–April 1975 Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA highly illustrated account of one of Ancient Rome''s most humiliating defeats, the battle of the Caudine Forks in 321 BC, and how the embarrassment spurred the Roman Army on to eventual triumph. In its long history, the Roman Republic suffered many defeats, but none as humiliating as the Caudine Forks in the summer of 321 BC. Rome had been at war with the Samnites--one of early Rome''s most formidable foes--since 327 BC in what would turn out to be a long and bitter conflict now known as the Second Samnite War. The rising, rival Italic powers vied for supremacy in central and southern Italy, and their leaders were contemplating the conquest of the entire Italian peninsula. Driven by the ambitions of Titus Veturius Calvinus and Spurius Postumius Albinus, Roman forces were determined to inflict a crippling blow on the Samnites, but their combined armies were instead surprised, surrounded, and forced to surrender by the Samnites led by Gavius Pontius. The Roman soldierTrade ReviewFields has given us an account of an important and perhaps neglected battle and given us much to think about regarding it and subsequent military history. -- Murray Dahm * Ancient History *Table of ContentsOrigins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Forces The Source: Titus Livius Opposing Plans The Campaign Analysis Conclusion Further Reading Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisA highly illustrated study of the battle of the Java Sea, a key Japanese victory in their advance throughout Southeast Asia. The battle of the Java Sea, fought in February 1942, was the first major surface engagement of the Pacific War and one of the few naval battles of the entire war fought to a decisive victory. It was the culminating point of the Japanese drive to occupy the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) and, to defend the territory, the Allies assembled a striking force comprised of Dutch, American, British and even an Australian ship, all under the command of a resolute Dutch admiral. On 27 February 1942, the Allied striking force set course to intercept the Japanese invasion force in the Java Sea. In one of the few such times during the whole of World War II a protracted surface engagement was fought unmolested by airpower. For over seven hours, the Allied force attempted to attack the Japanese invasion force, finally breaking off in the early evening. Some three hours latTable of ContentsOrigins of the campaign/ Chronology/ Opposing commanders/ Opposing armies/ Orders of battle/ Opposing plans/ The campaign/ Aftermath/ The battlefields today/ Further reading/ Index

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Book SynopsisBetween June 1940 and August 1943, RAF Bomber Command undertook a little-known strategic bombing campaign in Europe. The target was Mussolini's Italy. This air campaign was a key part of the strategic policy of Britain from 1940 to 1943, which aimed at securing Italy's early surrender. However, it posed unique challenges, not least of which was Italy''s natural defences of distance and the Alps.The bombing campaign against Italy can be divided into a number of phases, with each one having its own specific goals such as affecting Italian war production or hindering the Italian Navy's war in the Mediterranean. However, each also furthered the ultimate aim of forcing Italy's final capitulation, demonstrating that the tactic of area-bombing was not just about the destruction of an enemy's cities, as it could also fulfil wider strategic and political objectives. Indeed, the intensity and frequency of attack was greatly controlled, and the heavy bombing of Italy was only ever sancTable of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Attacker's Capabilities Defender's Capabilities Campaign Objectives The Campaign Aftermath and Analysis Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the age-old complicity between sky watchers and war fighters, from the best-selling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.Trade Review"Throughout history, wars tend to be won by nations that are at the forefront of science. Thus astronomers and physicists have, since ancient times, benefited from an uneasy alliance with the military. This enlightening book explores the history and current implications of this partnership between space science and national security." -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs and professor of history, Tulane University"Accessory to War is thought-provoking and reflective..." -- Nature"In Accessory to War, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang give a sweeping panoramic overview of the enduring alliance between astrophysics and the military—from the Greeks to Galileo to GPS. The book's key contribution is in documenting the various ways science has aided military endeavors over the millennia and making the sometimes-arcane source material accessible." -- Science"... wide-ranging and very readable history of the overlap between science and the military, penned with editor Avis Lang... The book is a fascinating exploration of humanity' s capacity to combine discovery with destruction..." -- BBC Sky at Night

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Book SynopsisIt's not just computers—hacking is everywhere. Legendary cybersecurity expert and New York Times best-selling author Bruce Schneier reveals how using a hacker’s mindset can change how you think about your life and the world.Trade Review"A Hacker's Mind… sheds vital light on the beginnings of our journey into an increasingly complex world." -- Becky Hogge - Financial Times"Schneier sees everything from tax avoidance to electoral gerrymandering as hacking and suggests that the hackers we should worry about are not teenagers in hooded sweatshirts, but accountants, lawyers and lobbyists in suits. " -- Ethan Zuckerman - Prospect"An essential new perspective on hacking: the bad and the ugly, but also a surprisingly optimistic way of using a hacker mentality to solve society’s complex problems." -- Marietje Schaake, international policy director at Stanford University Cyber Policy Centre and member of European Parliament, 2009–2019"A Hacker’s Mind brilliantly explains how our society and democracy are being shaped by people taking the ‘hacking’ mentality into realms that weren’t designed to be hacked. Bruce Schneier shows how hacking, the tool of the rebel and the outsider, can also be used by the rich and powerful to win in business and politics, at great cost to the civic commitment needed for our free society. A great read and an important book!" -- Timothy H. Edgar, author of Beyond Snowden"They say that rules are made to be broken, but more often rules are gamed, finessed, worked around, or subverted—in short, hacked. No one is better equipped than Bruce Schneier to explain how this often-perverse use of human ingenuity can undermine the institutions that civilized life depends on. A Hacker’s Mind is an important source of new insights on the forces that can sap the vigor and integrity of modern society." -- Steven Pinker, Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of Rationality

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Book SynopsisThis book explores the changing tactics, technologies and terrains of twenty-first century war.It argues that the world in 2049 is unlikely to look like the climate change/artificial intelligence (AI) dystopia depicted in Blade Runner 2049, but nor will it be a world where conflict and war has been transformed by a civilising process' that eradicates violence and conflict from the human condition. 2049 is also the year that the US Department of Defense has suggested China will become a world-shaping military power. All states will be engaged in arms races' across a variety of new tools and technologiesfrom drones, robotics, AI and quantum computingthat will transform politics, economy, society and war.Drawing on thinkers such as Zygmunt Bauman and Paul Virilio, the book suggests that future war will be shaped by three broad tendencies that include a broad range of tactics, technologies and trends; the impure, the granular and the machinic. Through discussions ofTrade Review'Theorising Future Conflict takes us on a thrilling journey into the cyberpunk politics of war and security that the near future may well have in store. Weaving a path amid sci-fi dystopias, liberal theory, and war studies, Mark Lacy offers us a sobering assessment of how global security (and society) may be transformed this side of 2049. Exactly the kind of free and clear thinking we need in a moment too often in hock to glib optimism or dark dystopias.'Ruben Andersson, University of Oxford, UK'Lacy takes us to a future of ‘shimmers’, ‘hybrids’ and ‘cyborgs’ that speaks to our present. How did we reach it? What alternative futures were discarded on the way? Instead of ready-made answers, this book proposes materials, tools and spaces to speculate, face and form our futures.' Anna Leander, Geneva Graduate Institute Geneva, Switzerland'Drawing inspiration from science fiction, Mark Lacy's Theorising Future Conflict is an innovative and theoretically sophisticated mediation on the possible trajectories of armed conflict.'Duncan Bell, University of Cambridge, UKTable of Contents1. Introduction: A Mug’s Game Part I: War and Peace in the Twenty-First Century 2. The Liberal Way of Future Warfare 3. The Lethal State of Modernity Part II: The Tactics, Terrains and Technologies of Future Warfare 4. The Impure 1: On the Sub-Threshold of Modernity and War 5. The Impure 2: Glitches in the Digital War Machine—The (Hu)Man, the State and (Cyber)War 6. The Granular 1: The Changing Scale in Conflict 7. The Granular 2: The Granularity of Future War 8. The Machinic 1: The Battle Angels of Our Better Nature 9. The Machinic 2: The Great Accelerator? AI and the Future of Warfare 10. Cyberpunk International Politics? Enter the Shimmer

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together scholars and practitioners for a unique inter-disciplinary exploration of justice and memory within Rwanda.It explores the various strategies the state, civil society, and individuals have employed to come to terms with their past and shape their future. The main objective and focus is to explore broad and varied approaches to post-atrocity memory and justice through the work of those with direct experience with the genocide and its aftermath. This includes many Rwandan authors as well as scholars who have conducted fieldwork in Rwanda. By exploring the concepts of how justice and memory are understood the editors have compiled a book that combines disciplines, voices, and unique insights that are not generally found elsewhere.Including academics and practitioners of law, photographers, poets, members of Rwandan civil society, and Rwandan youth this book will appeal to scholars and students of political science, legal studies, French and franc

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Book SynopsisThis book uses the âstrategic-relational approachâ to explain how the Labour governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown integrated the United Kingdom into the US ballistic missile defence system in order to maintain national security and to uphold the âspecial relationshipâ while at the same time recognising that voters were in general opposed to missile defence.Labourâs Ballistic Missile Defence Policy 1997â2010 examines how the Labour administration was tasked with navigating a domestic political environment in which they had to appear tough on defence in general in order to appeal to a broader range of the electorate while recognising that voters were opposed to missile defence in particular. This book seeks to answer the question of why the centre-left government of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, elected on a mandate of multi-lateralism in international relations and espousing an âethical dimensionâ to foreign policy, committed the United Kingdom to US ballistic mi

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Book SynopsisThe role of artificial intelligence in war is widely recognized, but is there also a role for AI in fostering peace and preventing conflict? AI for Peace provides a new perspective on AI as a potential force for good in conflict-affected countries through its uses for early warning, combating hate speech, human rights investigations, and analyzing the effects of climate change on conflict. This book acts as an essential primer for introducing people working on peacebuilding and conflict prevention to the latest advancements in emerging AI technologies and will act as guide for ethical future practice. This book also aims to inspire data scientists to engage in the peacebuilding and prevention fields and to better understand the challenges of applying data science in conflict and fragile settings.

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Book SynopsisThis book investigates the links between the main sources of biological emergencies and presents a comprehensive policy framework that seeks to achieve the ultimate goal of biological security.The work offers a new interdisciplinary approach to analyse the linkages between the three main sources of biological emergencies: intentional attacks, natural zoonotic transmission, and lab accidents. In doing so, the text describes the history of using nature to create a weapon, focusing on dispersal methods. The most important Select Agents for monitoring are described, with a special focus on anthrax and smallpox. The case studies presented include the use of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in Iraq and the 2001 anthrax attack in the US. The policies that created the emergency preparedness system are analysed, and the current system is described in terms of their effectiveness in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The book concludes with some ideas and specific suggestions for moving from response to risk reduction and prevention.This book will be of much interest to students of biosecurity studies, public health, public policy, political science and international relations, and to professionals working in the fields of public health, public safety, medicine, nursing, and first responders as well as military personnel.

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Book SynopsisIn-depth study of sieges and siege warfare during the Hundred Years War.

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Book SynopsisAfter the huge advances made in the early months of the Pacific war, it was in remote New Guinea where the advance of Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) A6M Zero-sen fighters was first halted due to a series of offensive and defensive aerial battles ranging from treetop height up to 30,000 ft. Initially, the IJNAF fought Australian Kittyhawks, but by May 1942 they had fought themselves into oblivion, and were relieved by USAAF P-39 and P-400 Airacobras. The battles unfolded over mountainous terrain with treacherous tropical weather. Neither IJNAF or USAAF pilots had been trained for such extreme conditions, incurring many additional losses aside from those that fell in combat. Using specially commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs and testimony, this fascinating study explains how, despite their initial deficit in experience and equipment, the Airacobras managed to square the ledger and defend New Guinea.Table of ContentsIntroduction /Chronology/ Design and Development /Technical Specifications /The Strategic Situation /The Combatants /Combat /Statistics and Analysis /Aftermath /Further Reading /Index

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Book SynopsisIn 1908 the most incredible naval arms race in history began. Flush with cash from rubber and coffee, Brazil decided to order three of the latest, greatest category of warship available--the dreadnought battleship. One Brazilian dreadnought by itself could defeat the combined gunnery of every other warship of all the other South American nations. Brazil''s decision triggered its neighbor Argentina to order its own brace of dreadnoughts, which in turn forced Chile (which had fought boundary disputes with Argentina) to order some.In the process, the South American dreadnought mania drove the three participants nearly into insolvency, led to the bankruptcy of a major shipyard, and triggered a chain of events which led Turkey to declare war on Great Britain. It also produced several groundbreaking dreadnought designs and one of the world''s first aircraft carriers.Table of ContentsIntroduction /The South American Dreadnought Race /The Dreadnoughts /Operational History /Index

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Book SynopsisBuilt within a 180-day time limit in 1943, the F-80 Shooting Star first saw service in Italy in the final year of World War 2, and consequently was sent to bases in the US, Europe and the Far East after VJ Day. It was the latter groups based in Japan that initially bore the brunt of the early fighting in Korea, engaging MiG-15s in the world's first jet-versus-jet combat. Flown principally by the 8th and 49th Fighter Bomber Wings, the F-80 served until the end of the war, completing an astonishing 98,515 combat sorties, shooting down 17 aircraft (including three of the vastly superior MiG-15s), dropping over 33,000 tons of bombs, and firing over 80,000 air-to-ground rockets. Aside from the fighter-bomber Shooting Stars, the ultra-rare, but heavily used, photo-reconnaissance RF-80A saw extensive use in the frontline in Korea as a replacement for the vulnerable RF-51D. Filled with first-hand accounts and rare colour photographs taken by the veterans themselves, this is Table of ContentsChapter One: PACAF pre-war Chapter Two Into combat from Japan – first 60 days of the war Chapter Three Flying from South Korea – fighting MiGs over the Yalu Chapter Four 8th, 35th and 49th Fighter Bomber Wings take the strain Chapter Five Replaced by the F-86 in the fighter role – only fighter-bombers now Chapter Six: Photo-recce RF-80s at War Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisCampaldino is one of the important battles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines--the major political factions in the city states of central and northern Italy. It heralded the rise of Florence to a dominant position over the area of Tuscany and was one of the last occassions when the Italian city militias contested a battle, with the 14th century seeing the rise of the condottiere in Italy''s Wars.In this highly illustrated new study, renowned medieval historians Kelly De Vries and Niccolò Capponi have uncovered new material from the battlefield itself, as well as using all the available sources, to breathe new life into this colorful and fascinating battle.Table of ContentsOrigins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing armies /Orders of battle /Opposing plans /The campaign /Aftermath /The battlefields today /Further reading /Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the David-and-Goliath story of how RAF Coastal Command battled with outdated aircraft against the deadly U-boat fleet during the crucial first years of World War II. In his six-volume series The Second World War, Winston Churchill wrote The only thing that ever really frightened me during the war was the U-boat peril. But initially, everyone was surprised at the efficiency of the submarines. Sonar proved less effective a detection method than the British had predicted; surface attack made the U-boat invisible, especially at night; and wolf-pack tactics overwhelmed convoy escorts. Only faulty German torpedoes and the restricted number of available U-boats limited their success.Astonishingly, Britain had the major piece of the solution to the U-boat threat from the opening days of World War II: the antisubmarine aircraft. If it had been used assiduously and effectively in the first months of the war, Britain might have won the Battle of the Atlantic Table of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Attacker's Capabilities Defender's Capabilities Campaign Objectives The Campaign Aftermath and Analysis Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating title explores the conflict between two formidable warship types of the Age of Discovery--the Spanish and English Galleon--as they battled for control of the Atlantic.Between 15501605, Europe witnessed a rapid evolution in the art of ship design which enabled safer and more efficient transatlantic travel. This was the pinnacle of the Age of Discovery and Exploration for European powers, in which the galleon played a crucial role. Galleons were both the main vessels in maritime commerce and the principal warships used by opposing fleets throughout the Age of Exploration. This period also saw a large amount of naval combat, much of it between individual ships belonging to the competing powers of England and Spain as they sought to control and exploit the rich mineral, material, agricultural, and human resources of the New World. The conflict between the English Sea Dogs and the Spanish Adventurers has been a source of fascination for over four cTable of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Design and Development The Strategic Situation Technical Specifications The Combatants Combat Analysis Aftermath Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA superbly illustrated study of a major conflict between the southern New England colonists and the area''s indigenous Native Americans, which comprised the Native Americans'' last major effort to drive the English colonists out of New England.King Philip''s War was the result of over 50 years'' tension between the native inhabitants of New England and its colonial settlers, as the two parties competed for land and resources. The Native Americans were led by the Wampanoag chief Metacomet (who adopted the name Philip on account of the friendly relations between his father Massasoit and the Mayflower Pilgrims), and comprised a coalition of the Wampanoag, Nipmuck, Pocumtuck, and Narraganset tribes. They fought against a force of over 1,000 men raised by the New England Confederation of Plymouth, Connecticut, New Haven, and Massachusetts Bay, alongside their Indian allies the Mohegans and Mohawks. The fighting took place in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and laTable of ContentsOrigins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing Forces Opposing Plans The Campaign Aftermath The Battlefields Today Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA superbly illustrated study of the major warships of Nazi Germany''s Kriegsmarine. While the Kriegsmarine''s capital ships became less important to Hitler following the outbreak of war, these vessels played a key role in projecting power in northern waters in the opening years of the war, disrupting Allied shipping and supporting operations.The opposing heavy cruisers of the German Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy engaged in a global game of cat and mouse during the opening years of World War II. This was a period in which the heavy cruiser still reigned supreme in open waters, with the opposing sides reluctant to risk their battleships, and aircraft yet to dominate the seas. These swift vessels fought each other in the South Atlantic, North Atlantic, the frigid waters of the Denmark Strait and the Arctic approaches to Russia, capturing the public imagination in the process. This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book examines the design, developmeTrade ReviewThis fascinating and well-illustrated book examines the design, development and technical performance of the Deutschland-class Panzerschiffe and Hipper-class cruisers with the Royal Navy County and York-class heavy cruisers. The book assesses the impact of the key clashes between the two Navies at the Battle of the River Plate, the Christmas Day Battle of 1940 and the Battle of the Denmark Strait in May 1941. -- SIMON HAILL * The Naval Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chronology Design and Development The Strategic Situation Technical Specifications The Combatants Combat Analysis Aftermath Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA new study of the Battle of Bosworth, the climactic battle of the Wars of the Roses, based on a new interpretation of events following the discovery of the true location of the battlefield.The battle of Bosworth was the culmination of the dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster known as the Wars of the Roses that dominated England in the second half of the 15th century. Edward IV had secured the throne for the house of York, but his early death in 1483, followed by the death of his sons and the taking of the throne by his brother, Richard of York saw a renewed outbreak of fighting. Richard''s reign was dogged by rumors of his involvement in murder and began with a major rebellion in 1483, which was put down. Richard faced threats from not only lords he alienated but the Lancastrian faction waiting in the wings, and Henry Tudor decided to take the huge risk of attempting to seize the throne. Richard positioned himself in central England and from theTrade ReviewThis is an intriguing account of the battle and also the personalities and conspiracies – a fine read. -- Chris Jarvis * Miniature Wargames *Table of ContentsIntroduction Origins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing Forces Opposing Plans The Battle of Bosworth Aftermath The Battlefield Today Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisFrom the First Samnite War and the eventual conquest of the Italian Peninsula, to the defeat by Hannibal at Lake Trasimene, and final victory over the Gauls at Alesia, Wars of the Republic is a miniature wargame that allows you to campaign with the legions or stand firm against Roman expansion and fight throughout the ancient Mediterranean. This book contains all the rules required to fight battles during this period, including multiple army lists to reflect the changing nature of the Roman military and the varied opponents they faced, be it Gaul, Italian, Carthaginian, Iberian, or Greek.

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Book SynopsisSun Tzu was one of the greatest army generals who ever lived. He wrote The Art of War in the fifth century BC and yet his words are still resoundingly relevant to our modern lives. His writings on aspects of warfare from the laying of plans to the tactics and psychology of manoeuvering an army, to the proper use of spies, resonate for us in today''s world of cut-throat, ruthless business. With James Clavell''s insightful foreword and notes, this classic is widely seen as a necessity on the bookshelf of military leaders and boardroom executives alike.

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Book SynopsisThe inside story of Stalingrad from the viewpoint of the German high command

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Book SynopsisCSIS's The Future of Military Engines looks at the state of the U.S. military engine industrial base and the choices confronting policymakers at the Department of Defense (DoD). The military engine industrial base is closely tied to the industrial base for commercial engines. U.S. engine providers use many of the same facilities and largely the same supply chain for military and commercial engines. The ability to leverage commercial supply chains is critical because supply chain quality underlies the performance advantage of U.S. military engines, both for individual aircraft and military aircraft fleets. International competitors such as Russia and China are seeking to overtake the U.S. in engines. However, the current U.S. advantage is sustainable if it is treated as a national priority. Many military aircraft, especially fighters, require engines with important differences from commercial aircraft. They fly different flight profiles and perform different jobs. These differences mean that while DoD can leverage the commercial engine industrial base, it must also make investments to sustain the industrial base’s unique military components. In the next few years, DoD investment in military engines is projected to decrease significantly, particularly for R&D. This presents a challenge as military-unique engineering skills are highly perishable. Four major policy choices confront DoD as it formulates its investment approach to military engines going forward: 1) Priority, 2) Resources, 3) Business Model, and 4) Competition. The DoD is at an inflection point for engine investment, and the time for choosing on these four key policy questions will come in the next few years.

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Book SynopsisThe Definitive Translation with Over Two Million Copies SoldSun Tzu?s Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume brings together the essential versions of Sun Tzu?s text, along with illuminating commentaries and auxiliary texts written by distinguished strategists. The translations, by the renowned translator ThomasCleary, have all been published previously in book form, except for The Silver Sparrow Art of War, which is available here for the first time. This collection contains:The Art of War: This edition of Sun Tzu?s text includes the classic collection of commentaries by eleven interpreters.Mastering the Art of War: Consisting of essays by two prominent statesmen-generals of Han dynasty China,ZhugeLiangandLiuJi, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu?s classic into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. It draws on episodes from Chinese history to show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu?s principles.The Silver Sparrow Art of War: A version of Sun Tzu?s Art of War based on a manuscript of the classic text discovered at a Chinesearcheologicalsite in China?sShandongProvince in 1972, which contains previously unknown fragments.

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Book SynopsisThe world of the 2020s is one where instability, war and societal breakup seem close. But, surely, we have learnt the lessons of the past? Surely, peace will continue? Are you sure? Do you even know what causes wars? Mike Martin argues that we don't understand what causes violence and conflict, let alone how to go about solving these problems. But there is a way to make sense of war and society: linking the evolution of our brains with our history of social development, 'Why We Fight' shows how political dynamics, violence between individuals and, above all, war between groups are all caused by deep-seated, unconscious urges to seek status and belonging. Weaving together evolution, personal experiences of war, and more than a decade of studying conflicts around the world, 'Why We Fight' will change the way you think about society, about war, and about yourself. It is a blueprint for the turbulent 2020s.Trade Review‘A much-needed, well-written, and well-substantiated work. [Mike Martin] manages to challenge some of the most common assumptions in the field of conflict studies. [Why We Fight] is a first, essential step into a more scientifically grounded social science and a challenge to several well-established academic theories.’ -- Strife Journal

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Book SynopsisThe Israeli army, officially named the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), was established in 1948 by David Ben-Gurion, Israel's first prime minister, who believed that 'the whole nation is the army'. In his mind, the IDF was to be an army like no other. It was the instrument that might transform a diverse population into a new people. Since the foundation of Israel, therefore, the IDF has been the largest, richest and most influential institution in Israel's Jewish society and is the nursery of its social, economic and political ruling class.In this fascinating history, Bresheeth charts the evolution of the IDF from the Nakba to wars in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq and the continued assaults upon Gaza, and shows that the state of Israel has been formed out of its wars. He also gives an account of his own experiences as a young conscript during the 1967 war. He argues that the army is embedded in all aspects of daily life and identity. And that we should not merely see it as a fighting force enjoying an international reputation, but as the central ideological, political and financial institution of Israeli society. As a consequence, we have to reconsider our assumptions on what any kind of peace might look like.Trade ReviewBresheeth-one of the most important anti-colonial intellectuals of our era-takes the Israeli army as an entry point to undertake a deep analysis of Jewish-Israeli society. The original contribution of the book lies in its ambitions and scope: Bresheeth brilliantly describes the way an army whose ethos is rooted in Jewish historical trauma, has grown to become the occupation arm of zionism, the motor of its settler-colonial domination and the basis of its politics of separation.' -- Eyal Weizman, author of HollowlandsThis book places the Israeli army under an uncompromising lens. It reveals a yawning gap between the propaganda about "the most moral army in the world" and the dark reality. Through a wide-ranging historical survey, studded with little known facts, it exposes the army for what it really is: a brutal police force of a brutal settler-colonial state. Essential for understanding the political sociology of Israel today and the reasons for the impasse in the Israeli-Palestinian so-called 'peace process'. -- Avi Shlaim, author of The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World.Israel's drive to become a modern-day nuclear Sparta could only be ensured by An Army Like No Other-an army at the centre of illegal occupation, the creation of settler-colonial facts on the ground and Israeli identity self-fashioning. Thoroughly researched and painstakingly documented, this book is a must for those seeking to understand the centrality of the most powerful institution of Israel and for those who wish to see a just and lasting solution in Palestine-Israel. -- Nur Masahla, author of Palestine: A Four Thousand Year HistoryIsraeli left-wing critics of the Zionist state have long described it as "an army with a state, instead of a state with an army". And yet they have produced very few studies of the Israeli military-industrial complex over the years. In helping to fill this gap, Haim Bresheeth makes a crucial contribution to the critical study of the Zionist enterprise.' -- Gilbert Achar, author of The Arabs and the HolocaustA hard-eyed look at the role of Israel's army in the creation of the Jewish state. * Kirkus Reviews *It is said that Israel is an army with a state. This book validates fully this assumption. With a clear and accessible style and with illuminating of many hidden chapters in Israel's history, Bresheeth exposes fully the militarizationof the Jewish State. The book unpacks successfully the military grip of the IDF on every aspect of life in Israel and Palestine, from crucial decisions of going to war to the formulation the policies towards the Palestinians. Even if you are a knowledgeable reader on the topic, this book will be an essential contribution to your library. -- Ilan Pappe, author of 10 Myths About IsraelAn original and a remarkable interpretation of the wide-ranging impact of the military on Israeli society and one of the most insightful and challenging works on Israeli society from 1948 to our days. His book traces the ways in which military power acquired legitimacy in the civilian society and how the use of organized violence became an acceptable solution to all conflicts in the Arab-Israeli history. Anyone interested in understanding the Middle East should read this book. * Shlomo Sands, author of The Invention of the Jewish People *This is a very important book, offering a highly timely and rigorously documented view of the military/nation-state nexus in Israel, its links and dynamics, and its global sources of power. In the process it unavoidably affords us a view of the workings of the contemporary global order, in which Israel's role as policeman and instrument is becoming more critical to the repressive, discriminatory and surveillance operations that are being increasingly developed and deployed today. -- Lena Jayyusi * Journal of Holy Land and Palestine Studies *Bresheeth-Zabner has written a comprehensive and well-researched history of the Israeli military. In doing so, he has also issued an indictment of its brutal tactics, its political power and its destructive effects on the Israeli state. -- Ron Jacobs * Counterpunch *An Army Like No Other is a real page-turner, combining history and analysis with firsthand tidbits from within the belly of the beast. ... Bresheeth-Zabner deserves substantial praise for his pursuit of truth. -- Belén Fernández * Jacobin *An insightful look into the history of Israeli militarism and the military ethos that marks both state and society. -- Rod Such * Electronic Intifada *Discredits the propaganda of "the most moral army" meticulously, revealing an institution that is historically violent and which needs the perpetuation of further violence to sustain itself. This is a must-read book. -- Ramona Wadi * Middle East Monitor *Carefully argued ... part polemic, part history, part cry for justice. -- Mehul Srivastava * Financial Times *By looking at the army as a way to understand Jewish-Israeli society, Bresheeth-Zabner has produced an insightful analysis, a key to why this state is a problem for the Palestinians, the region and for a world where a militarised, racist nuclear state will not look for peace. -- Miriam Scharf * Socialist Review *

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Book SynopsisCovers US forces in Berlin during the Cold War, from their arrival in July 1945, through to the departure of American Berlin Brigade in 1994.Cold War Berlin ? An Island City Volume 4: US Forces in Berlin ? Preparing For War 1945?1994 examines how the troops of the US Army?s Berlin Brigade prepared for war: the units that made up the brigade; how it trained; how it was equipped; how it planned to defend the city; and also looks at the Special Forces units that served alongside it.At the end of the Second World War, the victors split Germany into three zones of occupation, and Berlin was divided into four sectors: one each for the British, Americans, French and Soviets. The western part of the city lay well within eastern Germany, cut off from immediate friendly military support and, as the Cold War developed, was surrounded by around 420,000 Soviet troops of the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany (GSFG) ? the shock troops who would lead the invasion of Western Europe in the event of a war against NATO. There were also 180,000 East German troops of the Nationale Volksarmee, supported by tens of thousands of paramilitary police and the infamous East German Border Guards (Grenztruppen der DDR).US Forces in Berlin ? Preparing For War looks at how the Berlin Brigade, the 5,000-strong American component of the Western military presence in the city prepared to defend West Berlin from the communist threat and examines what is known of Operation Stoss (or Zentrum); the East German plan to occupy Berlin in the event of war. This volume also looks at the work of the United States Military Liaison Mission (USMLM).US Forces in Berlin ? Preparing For War is the second of two volumes covering US forces in Berlin during the Cold War, from their arrival in July 1945, through to the departure of American Berlin Brigade in 1994. The text is richly illustrated with photographs, illustrations, diagrams, tables, maps, plans, and color profiles, and is printed in full color throughout.

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Book SynopsisAssesses the substantial risk of strategic defeat for Washington in any war with China.

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Book SynopsisIn Atomic Blackmail? Simon Bennett examines the very real possibility of the ‘weaponisation’ of nuclear facilities during the Russia-Ukraine War. The War is being fought in proximity to nuclear facilities and working nuclear power stations, including the six-reactor Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Europe’s largest, and the decommissioned four-reactor Chernobyl NPP that, in 1986, suffered a catastrophic failure that released radioactive contamination across much of Europe. In 1985, foreign affairs and nuclear expert Bennett Ramberg published Nuclear Power Plants: An Unrecognised Military Peril. In his visionary discourse, Ramberg posited that in future wars, regional or global, nuclear facilities and powerplants might be weaponised to gain political traction over an opponent and neutralise opposing forces’ capacity for battlefield manoeuvre. While, at the time of writing Atomic Blackmail?, none of Ukraine’s fifteen reactors had been damaged in an exchange of fire, the possibility remains that this could happen during Ukraine’s 2023, and subsequent, offensives to expel Russian forces from sovereign Ukrainian territory. Though Ramberg’s nightmare vision of destroyed NPPs rendering a country uninhabitable has not, yet, been realised in the Russia-Ukraine War, the longer and more intense the conflict, the greater the likelihood that one or more of Ukraine’s NPPs will be damaged or, via a credible sabotage threat, used to leverage tactical or strategic advantage. Atomic blackmail finally exampled.

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Book SynopsisRansom War delves into the alarming rise of ransomware, a type of malicious software that prevents users from accessing their systems or data. Victims are coerced into paying ransoms to regain access or to prevent the release of sensitive information.The issue presents formidable challenges to national security. For instance, in May 2022, a series of devastating ransomware attacks prompted the President of Costa Rica to declare a national emergency, stating that the country was in a ''state of war.''Ransomware also imposes severe hardship on individuals, often impacting the most vulnerable the hardest. One chilling example took place in March 2023 when hackers targeted Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania. By stealing and encrypting their data, the cyber criminals attempted to extort a payment. When the healthcare organisation refused to yield, the hackers resorted to a despicable act by leaking personal data and private photographs of topless female breast cancer patients.

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Book SynopsisThis edited volume examines the political and security issues influencing and shaping the developing maritime order in the Indo Pacific. If focuses specifically on the impact of China’s maritime expansion upon the policies and strategies of the regional states as well as the major players. The chapters examine the interaction of these players, paying particular attention to Japan, as the originator of the Indo Pacific idea and promoter of security cooperation and regionalism. It also covers the responses of the ASEAN claimants, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines as well as Indonesia, alongside the key players, India, the US and also the EU.Table of ContentsCh 1: Introduction: Maritime issues and the Indo Pacific, by Leszek BuszynskiCh 2: A Brittle Status Quo in the South China Sea, Gregory B. PolingCh 3: Japan, the US, Vietnam and the South China Sea , Yoji KodaCh 4: China’s coast guard, grey zone operations and the South China Sea, Martin A. SebastianCh 5: The South China Sea in Multilateral Forums: Five Case Studies, Carlyle A. ThayerCh 6: The Philippine Pivot to China: Threat to Stability in the West Philippine Sea, Marites Danguilan VitugCh 7: Environmental issues in the South China Sea and Blue Solutions, Nguyen Chu HoiCh 8: Assessing Europe’s perspectives on the South China Sea, Nicola Casarini-Ch 9: Japan and the East and South China Seas, Tomotaka ShojiCh 10: The Contest in the East China Sea, Yann-huei SongCh 11: The Misperception on China’s East China Sea ADIZ: Technical Flaws and legal Facts, Cao QunCh 12: Japan and the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), Takashi HosodaCh 13: Historical continuities, geopolitical interests and norms in Japan’s Free and Open Indo Pacific, Toshiya TakahashiCh 14: India and the Indo-Pacific, Udai Bhanu SinghCh 15: The U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy: An American Perspective, Derek GrossmanCh 16: ASEAN and Indo-Pacific Outlook, To Anh Tuan and Do Thanh HaiCh 17: Indonesia and Indo-Pacific Cooperation, Senia FebricaCh 18: Conclusion: Physical connectedness and conceptual divide , Do Thanh Hai

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"“Vipin Narang’s new book, Seeking the Bomb, is an important contribution to our understanding of nuclear proliferation and, by extension, ways to prevent it . . . . the book, unfortunately, could not be more timely"---Henrietta Wilson, Times Literary Supplement"[Seeking The Bomb] brilliantly dissects and theorizes how states pursue nuclear weapons. . . .[An] innovative account."---Rabia Akhtar, International Affairs

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Book SynopsisOne man, two lives. The first informed by a thirst for warfare, the second by a desire for world peace. Two astonishing stories in one book written from a female journalist's viewpoint.

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