Small wars revisited: the United States and nontraditional wars /
HOFFMAN Frank G
Small wars revisited: the United States and nontraditional wars / Frank G Hoffman - 2005
Despite extensive experience the U.S. has rarely been very good at dealing with nontraditional wars. Its continuing conventional military superiority means the U.S. can expect to gain considerably more experience in th4e 21st century, but, as this article points out, America must also develop a sound grasp of history and the characteristics of nontraditional war as a part of the overall social phenomena of war. Failure to do so will render its overwhelming military dominance irrelevant to its most pressing security interests.
INSURGENCY
COUNTERINSURGENCY
SMALL WARS
UNITED STATES--MILITARY CAPABILITY
Small wars revisited: the United States and nontraditional wars / Frank G Hoffman - 2005
Despite extensive experience the U.S. has rarely been very good at dealing with nontraditional wars. Its continuing conventional military superiority means the U.S. can expect to gain considerably more experience in th4e 21st century, but, as this article points out, America must also develop a sound grasp of history and the characteristics of nontraditional war as a part of the overall social phenomena of war. Failure to do so will render its overwhelming military dominance irrelevant to its most pressing security interests.
INSURGENCY
COUNTERINSURGENCY
SMALL WARS
UNITED STATES--MILITARY CAPABILITY