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Examining a number of case studies from Roman times to the present, this text reveals the essential continuity in military intelligence, the fact that many of the problems involved in military intelligence have remained constant, and the nature of the problems themselves.

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This book examines the Soviet military statements since Gorbachev came to power, which indicate that the Soviet military, for the most part, does not oppose Gorbachev's retrenchment from the Third World.

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This book examines the Soviet military statements since Gorbachev came to power, which indicate that the Soviet military, for the most part, does not oppose Gorbachev's retrenchment from the Third World.

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The essays in this study provide an account not only of the major decision-making of warfare but also of the changes in organization and control of the Armed Forces during the years 1856 to 1990.

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"Great Captains Unveiled incisively examines the brilliant military careers and intriguing personalities of six masters of the battlefield: Jenghiz Khan (1167-1227) and Sabutai (1172-1245), who led"

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This is the compelling story of the most exciting and decisive battles fought under harsh Arctic conditions during the Second World War.

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This book examines (1) the neglected but decisive role played by guerrillas in the Carolinas in 1780 and 1781, which led to the disastrous retreat of Cornwallis into Yorktown; and (4) guerrilla campaigns in the American Civil War, explaining why Lee's surrender in 1865 failed to unleash the massive guerrilla outbreak feared by Lincoln and Grant.

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In this account, Walter W. Orebaugh, a former US diplomat, tells of his adventures behind the lines in Italy during World War II - a courageous odyssey which won him his country's acclaim as a hero and the medal of freedom.

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From the Carolina Sweep to the Afghan Mujahideen, this book analyzes 40 guerrilla struggles across five continents, profiles important figures and gives bibliographical information. Part I surveys all major guerrilla struggles while Part II profiles individuals who are important to the subject.

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As more countries develop nuclear weapons, the effectiveness of the bomb as a deterrent reduces. The author discusses this proliferation with regard to the options open to the USA naval forces. Using scenarios, the author discusses whether these countries are immune to superpower intervention.

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'A remarkable book - a worthy tribute both to the man John Wilsey calls "an unusual hero" and to the ethos of the British Army in which he lived and died.' John Keegan in his ForewordThis is the biography of the Falklands War hero whose death in the battle for Darwin and Goose Green was one of the turning points in the whole campaign.

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This text contains information from diverse sources to produce a ready reference with details on various chemicals, including identification tips, symptoms and treatment procedures, the protective gear necessary to counter each threat, and a step-by-step description of decontamination procedures.

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"In the year 216 B.C., Hannibal of Carthage, faced with an opposing Roman army twice the size of his own, outwitted the enemy at Cannae by means of a strategy which has become a classic of its kind. As"

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"Full of fascinating characters, deeds of heroic daring...[a] powerful book."-New York Times

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First envisioned by Leonardo da Vinci and first deployed in World War II, the helicopter is now a universal icon of modern warfare, a key component of combat planning around the world, and one of the military's most versatile and effective tools.

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Gives an account of the complex British, French and American operations in 1944, an account that uses a wealth of original source material on both sides of the Atlantic to evaluate the role of the French Resistance and to assess the problems in coordinating Allied military activities.

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Much of the exotic dress of the armies of Europe and elsewhere has its origins in the conditions of frontier wars fought by imperial armies. Throughout time, imperial officers and auxiliaries have adopted the dress of hinterland troops, and this text discusses these marginalized peoples.

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Foreshadowing the twentieth-century experience, the Spanish American War was America's first modern foreign war.

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This historical dictionary is the first of its kind on the U.S. Air Force and antecedent organizations.

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It includes over 900 entries written by some 100 scholars, providing a valuable resource for the interested reader, student, and researcher.

For those interested in pursuing specific subjects further, the book provides sources at the end of each entry as well as a general bibliography.

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Offers a demonstration of how historical analysis can be brought to bear on the study of strategic issues, and, conversely, how strategic thinking can help drive historical research. This book begins with an overview of strategic thought in America from 1952 through 1966 and ends with a discussion of 'making sense' of the nuclear age.

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Two thirds of a century after it first appeared, this last volume of Delbruck's fundamental work on military history has been translated into English. The work remains essential for the history of European warfare. Choice

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