Small Wars Manual Paperback / softback
by Marine Corps U S Marine Corps, U S Marine Corps
Paperback / softback
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The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one with a long and storied history. This classic 1940 official government report, created by the Corps, laid the groundwork for the "small wars" fought by the United States in the post-World War II era, and has been used to strategize the American occupation of Iraq in the early 21st century. • What is a small war?• What is the nature of operations for such a conflict?• What kind of staffing does a small war require?• What logistical and training issues need to be taken into account?• What is the importance of neutral zones?• How do tactics differ in a small war?• How should an occupying force disarm a civilian population?• and moreMilitary buffs, wargamers, and anyone seeking to understand fundamental military strategy will find this a fascinating and informative document.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:510 pages
- Publisher:Cosimo Reports
- Publication Date:01/07/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9781616402792
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:510 pages
- Publisher:Cosimo Reports
- Publication Date:01/07/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9781616402792
