War Lessons

Author : John Merson
Publisher : Frog Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1583942092

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War Lessons by John Merson Pdf

Military memoirs abound, but few prove to be trustworthy accounts free of spin, bravura, or military glitter. John Merson’s War Lessons takes a rare reflective approach to this pressing issue of our time. In vivid, unadorned prose, he interweaves his own experiences in war with thoughtful assessments of how to prevent it. He highlights the daily experience of combat from the perspective of both the foot soldier and the villager in whose home the war is being fought. When he leaves Vietnam, Merson begins an odyssey that brings him back eight times. The book limns this process as a poignant personal voyage and the author struggles to understand why young people are drawn to war, how it changes those who fight it, why its destructive effects persist on both sides, how former enemies reconcile, and how soldiers wanted to be treated and remembered by the citizens who send them to war. War Lessons also offers hope, suggesting strategies for young people to help the world reclaim its humanity through healing actions such as participating in UN peacekeeping programs, working to prosecute war crimes, and protecting refugees.

Author : Thomas G. Mahnken
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781503612518

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Learning the Lessons of Modern War by Thomas G. Mahnken Pdf

Learning the Lessons of Modern War uses the study of the recent past to illuminate the future. More specifically, it examines the lessons of recent wars as a way of understanding continuity and change in the character and conduct of war. The volume brings together contributions from a group of well-known scholars and practitioners from across the world to examine the conduct of recent wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Middle East, South America, and Asia. The book's first section consists of chapters that explore the value of a contemporary approach to history and reflect on the value of learning lessons from the past. Its second section focuses on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Chapters on Iraq discuss the lessons of the Iraq War, the British perspective on the conflict, and the war as seen through the lens of Saddam Hussein's military. Chapters on Afghanistan discuss counterinsurgency operations during the war, Britain's experience in Afghanistan, raising and training Afghan forces, and U.S. interagency performance. The book's third section examines the lessons of wars involving Russia, Israel, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Georgia, and Colombia. It concludes by exploring overarching themes associated with the conduct of recent wars. Containing a foreword by former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, Learning the Lessons of Modern War is an indispensable resource for international relations and security studies scholars, policymakers, and military professionals.

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780525522393

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Leadership in War by Andrew Roberts Pdf

A comparison of nine leaders who led their nations through the greatest wars the world has ever seen and whose unique strengths—and weaknesses—shaped the course of human history, from the bestselling, award-winning author of Churchill, Napoleon, and The Last King of America “Has the enjoyable feel of a lively dinner table conversation with an opinionated guest.” —The New York Times Book Review Taking us from the French Revolution to the Cold War, Andrew Roberts presents a bracingly honest and deeply insightful look at nine major figures in modern history: Napoleon Bonaparte, Horatio Nelson, Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, George C. Marshall, Charles de Gaulle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Margaret Thatcher. Each of these leaders fundamentally shaped the outcome of the war in which their nation was embroiled. Is war leadership unique, or did these leaders have something in common, traits and techniques that transcend time and place and can be applied to the essential nature of conflict? Meticulously researched and compellingly written, Leadership in War presents readers with fresh, complex portraits of leaders who approached war with different tactics and weapons, but with the common goal of success in the face of battle. Both inspiring and cautionary, these portraits offer important lessons on leadership in times of struggle, unease, and discord. With his trademark verve and incisive observation, Roberts reveals the qualities that doom even the most promising leaders to failure, as well as the traits that lead to victory.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Vietnam War, 1961-1975
ISBN : UCLA:31158005769830

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Causes, Origins, and Lessons of the Vietnam War by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations Pdf

Author : Ben Barry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429628368

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Harsh Lessons by Ben Barry Pdf

The recent Afghanistan and Iraq wars were very controversial. The conflicts’ casualties, intractability and the apparent failure of the US and its allies to achieve their objectives mean that many see the wars as failures. This resulted in a loss of confidence in the West of the utility of force as an instrument of state power. Both wars have been well described by journalists. There is no shortage of memoirs. But there is little discussion of how the conduct of these wars and capabilities of the forces involved changed and evolved, and of the implications of these developments for future warfare. This book gives readers a clear understanding of the military character dynamics of both wars and how these changed between 2001 and 2014. This includes the strategy, operations, tactics and technology of the forces of the US and its allies, Afghan and Iraqi government forces as well as insurgents and militias, showing how they evolved over time. Many of these developments have wider relevance to future conflicts. The book identifies those that are of potential wider application to US, NATO and other western forces, to insurgents, as well as to forces of states that might choose to confront the west militarily.

Author : Martina Sprague
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462900176

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Lessons in the Art of War by Martina Sprague Pdf

Become a Better Martial Artist by Applying Lessons from the World's Greatest Military Strategists from Sun Tzu to Von Clausewitz Lessons in the Art of War investigates the theories and philosophies of the most prominent military thinkers in Asia and Europe and examines the combat roots of a variety of fighting styles from traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean martial arts to the fighting arts of the ancient Greeks and modern Israelis. It also demonstrates how the martial arts, whether Asian or Western in origin, were historically about brutal fighting, often to the death, and how ancient attitudes and beliefs can be adapted for success in today's MMA steel cage, judo or karate tournament as they were in ancient armies. Including an introduction to Asian and Western military thought, chapters include: The Nature and Conduct of Combat What is Combat? Preparing for Battle Elements of Tactics and Strategy Imposing Your Will Destroying the Enemy Force Strength of the Defensive Position Failure Moral Quality of Courage Securing Victory

Author : National Defense University,Joseph J. Collins,Jr. Richard D. Hooker
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1329628497

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Lessons Encountered by National Defense University,Joseph J. Collins,Jr. Richard D. Hooker Pdf

This volume represents an early attempt at assessing the Long War, now in its 14th year. Forged in the fires of the 9/11 attacks, the war includes campaigns against al Qaeda, major conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and operations in the Horn of Africa, the Republic of the Philippines, and globally, in the air and on the sea. The authors herein treat only the campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq, the largest U.S. efforts. It is intended for future senior officers, their advisors, and other national security decisionmakers. By derivation, it is also a book for students in joint professional military education courses, which will qualify them to work in the field of strategy. While the book tends to focus on strategic decisions and developments of land wars among the people, it acknowledges that the status of the United States as a great power and the strength of its ground forces depend in large measure on the dominance of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force in their respective domains.

Author : Stephen Blank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Afghanistan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105082408837

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Operational and Strategic Lessons of the War in Afghanistan, 1979-90 by Stephen Blank Pdf

Author : Anthony H. Cordesman
Publisher : CSIS
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0892064323

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The Iraq War by Anthony H. Cordesman Pdf

"In April of 2003, a stunned world looked on as the armed forces of the United States and Britain conducted a lightning-fast military campaign against Iraq. Confounding predictions of failure, the Anglo-American victory brought down not just the Iraqi regime, but also much of the conventional wisdom about modern war. But even as U.S. and British forces occupied Basra, Tikrit, and Mosul, the Iraqi nation slipped into anarchy - and new military and security challenges emerged." "In this book, respected military analyst Anthony Cordesman provides the first in-depth examination of the key issues swirling around the most significant U.S. war since Vietnam. Finding answers is essential if we are to understand the United States' awesome power and its place in a new age of international terror and regional conflict. Finding answers is also essential if we are to draw the proper lessons and understand the new challenges of conflict termination, peacemaking, and nation building."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : J.P. Riley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136321429

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Napoleon and the World War of 1813 by J.P. Riley Pdf

This analysis of the world war between Napoleon and the 6th coalition in 1813 covers operations in Europe, Spain and North America. It examines the differences between alliances and coalitions, comparing the long-term international relationships in alliances and the short-term union of coalitions.

Author : Roland Bartetzko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9951562353

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The Smell of War by Roland Bartetzko Pdf

Roland Bartetzko is a former soldier with the German Army, the Kosovo Liberation Army, and Croatian Defense Council and took part in extensive engagements during the conflicts in the Balkans. These are his memories of dangerous, deadly, and sometimes funny times. It is the true story of what the war was like in Bosnia and in Kosovo. Combined with the stories are his 'observations' about the military tactics that were applied in these conflicts. They provide practical advice for soldiers and civilians on how to survive in a war zone.

Author : Dana Lindaman,Kyle Ward
Publisher : The New Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781595585752

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History Lessons by Dana Lindaman,Kyle Ward Pdf

A “fascinating” look at what students in Russia, France, Iran, and other nations are taught about America (The New York Times Book Review). This “timely and important” book (History News Network) gives us a glimpse into classrooms across the globe, where opinions about the United States are first formed. History Lessons includes selections from textbooks and teaching materials used in Russia, France, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Canada, and others, covering such events as the American Revolution, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Iran hostage crisis, and the Korean War—providing some alternative viewpoints on the history of the United States from the time of the Viking explorers to the post-Cold War era. By juxtaposing starkly contrasting versions of the historical events we take for granted, History Lessons affords us a sometimes hilarious, often sobering look at what the world thinks about America’s past. “A brilliant idea.” —Foreign Affairs

Author : Bruce W. Watson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008604543

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Military Lessons of the Gulf War by Bruce W. Watson Pdf

Author : Laurie Burkitt,Andrew Scobell,Larry M. Wortzel
Publisher : Strategic Studies Institute
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : China
ISBN : OSU:32435070825500

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The Lessons of History by Laurie Burkitt,Andrew Scobell,Larry M. Wortzel Pdf

Author : James G. Blight,janet M. Lang
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-03-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780742580220

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The Fog of War by James G. Blight,janet M. Lang Pdf

Robert S. McNamara is one of modern America's most controversial figures. His opinions, policies, and actions have led to a firestorm of debate, ignited most recently by Errol Morris's Academy Award-winning film, The Fog of War. In the companion book, editors James G. Blight and janet M. Lang use lessons from McNamara's life to examine issues of war and peace in the 20th century. McNamara's career spans some of America's defining events—from the end of World War I, through the course of World War II, and the unfolding of the Cold War in Cuba, Vietnam, and around the world. The Fog of War brings together film transcripts, documents, dialogues, and essays to explore what the horrors and triumphs of the 20th century can teach us about the future.