Small wars: their principles and practices
CALLWELL C E
Small wars: their principles and practices - 3rd ed - Lincoln Neb., USA: Univ Nebraska Press, 1996 - 559p.
First published in 1896, Major General Sir Charles Edward Calwell's "Small wars" came to be known as a minor classic of military writing. Drawing on the history of Western forces in imperial conquest and expansion Calwell's analysis, scope of knowledge, and his ability to integrate information from an impressive variety of external and personal experiences produced this remarkable book. Today the lessons are still valid in what are now termed low intensity conflicts. Technological superiority is important but seldom critical to success. ability to adapt to terrain and climate, to match the enemy in mobility and inventiveness, to collect intelligence, and above all to "seize what the enemy prizes most" will determine success or failure. (from the introduction by Douglas Porch).
080326366X (pbk.): 25.00 US
GUERRILLA WARFARE
IMPERIAL WARFARE
INSURGENCY
LOW INTENSITY OPERATIONS
STRATEGY
TACTICS
Small wars: their principles and practices - 3rd ed - Lincoln Neb., USA: Univ Nebraska Press, 1996 - 559p.
First published in 1896, Major General Sir Charles Edward Calwell's "Small wars" came to be known as a minor classic of military writing. Drawing on the history of Western forces in imperial conquest and expansion Calwell's analysis, scope of knowledge, and his ability to integrate information from an impressive variety of external and personal experiences produced this remarkable book. Today the lessons are still valid in what are now termed low intensity conflicts. Technological superiority is important but seldom critical to success. ability to adapt to terrain and climate, to match the enemy in mobility and inventiveness, to collect intelligence, and above all to "seize what the enemy prizes most" will determine success or failure. (from the introduction by Douglas Porch).
080326366X (pbk.): 25.00 US
GUERRILLA WARFARE
IMPERIAL WARFARE
INSURGENCY
LOW INTENSITY OPERATIONS
STRATEGY
TACTICS