During the past few years the United States has been at war in many parts of the world. No soldiers are deployed in the conventional sense; no authorization has been passed by Congress. Yet in Central America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa the USA has been increasingly engaged in counter-insurgency, pro-insurgency and antiterrorist campaigns - wars not defined as war. The nine contributors to this book look at the nature and future of American war-fighting capabilities as they are re-oriented towards unconventional ...
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During the past few years the United States has been at war in many parts of the world. No soldiers are deployed in the conventional sense; no authorization has been passed by Congress. Yet in Central America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa the USA has been increasingly engaged in counter-insurgency, pro-insurgency and antiterrorist campaigns - wars not defined as war. The nine contributors to this book look at the nature and future of American war-fighting capabilities as they are re-oriented towards unconventional conflicts in the Third World - what the Pentagon calls "low intensity warfare. They look at Nicaragua, Afghanistan and the Philippines as well as speculating on the scenes of future conflicts.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0413615901.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780413615909.