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This book describes eight American military veterans of the Vietnam/Cold War era and describes their service and its influence on their lives.

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This book describes eight American military veterans of the Vietnam/Cold War era and describes their service and its influence on their lives.

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History has often confirmed that it is not superior weapons but superior organizations that are the most effective factor in achieving military success. In light of this consideration, this work questions how the US military can best be reorganized to conduct military operations (as they are known in doctrinal terms) other than war.

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This newest addition to Greenwood Press' Historical Guides to the World's Periodicals and Newspapers examines the histories of selected non-classified periodicals, primarily American, that are devoted to military and naval subjects.

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Cimbala analyzes military persuasionthe art of using armed force to support diplomacy, deterrence, crisis management, unconventional conflicts, peace operations, and other military activities short of major conventional war.

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Based upon research in numerous archival sources, this is a study of British military planning during a period in which long-succesful defence and military strategies had to be reappraised in the light of new technological advances.

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An examination of the problems encountered in developing and measuring combat readiness before, during and after the Cold War. It analyzes why attempts to maximize combat readiness often have counterproduction effects, and how confusions in technical concepts cause political controversy.

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This volume will help the reader understand fundamental strengths and weaknesses in America's military forces, thereby leading to a comprehension of what genuine military reform is, and is not, and what remains to be done.

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This book provides an insightful introduction to the most important field of military innovation for the 21st century-robotic and drone weaponry.

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This handbook examines the militarization of space, providing a fair and balanced discussion of the emerging issues concerning space security and defense.

The militarization of space is already underway, with unpredictable consequences for the way war will be conducted in the future.

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Managing stress is an important issue not only for the military, but equally for other high-risk professions. Focusing on the Australian Defence Force experience, this work provides a synthesis of a wide range of research, offering a coherent, integrated approach to the subject.

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Have emerging technologies pushed military hardware beyond the capabilities of the people the armed forces can expect to attract and retain How can the military better match weapons and skills Martin Binkin looks at these complex issues from several angles.

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The threat to use military force is a matter that commands immediate attention from many segments of government. Karsten, Howell, and Allen systematically analyze statistically significant numbers of actual cases to discover the determinants of success or failure of the threat to employ military force.

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Assesses the manner in which certain countries are transforming their military forces. This book discusses the relevancy of transformation efforts to modern conflict and, in drawing out the key areas of emphasis on the part of various countries, provides a window on the global security environment.

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This volume provides readers with a historical overview of prominent militias and other extremist groups and offers extensive insights into their nature and ideology.

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Covers various subjects such as dealing with the great flu epidemic of 1918, responding to natural disasters at home and abroad, fighting wars and rebuilding countries after war.

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This study examines the logic underlying the Western European reactions to Ronald Reagan's announcement of plans for the strategic defense initiative (SDI) in March 1983, and assesses the validity of European anxieties about missile defenses.

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At the start of the American Civil War, neither North nor South had warships on either side of the Mississippi River. Gradually, both sides converted existing riverboats into powerful naval weapons. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.

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The most produced Japanese bomber of the war saw action on every front from the first day of the Pacific conflict through to VJ-Day. This title charts the history of the "Betty", its strengths and weaknesses, and gives information about the crews who flew them.

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Introduced to the British Army in 1983, the Challenger Main Battle Tanks have served operationally in the Balkans and both Gulf Wars. This book covers a range of the Challenger family, and highlights their firepower, protection and shock action that have been instrumental to the success of British forces.

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Features the PzKpfw V Panther, considered to be one of the finest tanks of World War II due to its combination of mobility, firepower and armour. This book also details how to model the main variants of this fascinating and significant World War II tank, and it provides a listing the main kits and aftermarket sets available.