Small wars principles practice von callwell colonel (7 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Originally published in 1896, Small Wars is an ambitious attempt to analyze and draw lessons from Western experience in fighting campaigns of imperial conquest. The quality of C. E. Callwell's analysis, the sweep of his knowledge, and his ability to integrate information from an impressive variety of experiences resulted in Small War's reputation as a minor classic. For the historian, Small Wars remains a useful and vital analysis of irregular warfare experiences ranging from Hoche's suppression of the Vendee revolt during the French Revolution, to the British wars against semi-organized armies of Marathas and Sikhs in mid-nineteenth-century India, to the Boer War of 1899-1902.The military specialist discovers in Callwell lessons applicable to what today is called low-intensity conflict. his message is clear, and it is relevant to current debates about conflicts as diverse as those in Bosnia, Somalia, and Vietnam. Technological superiority is an important, but seldom critical, ingredient in the success of low-intensity operations. An ability to adapt to terrain and climate, to match the enemy in mobility and inventiveness, to collect intelligence, and above all the capacity to seize what the enemy prizes most, will determine success or failure. This reprint adds vital historical dimension to the growing literature on unconventional conflict.…

Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. Facsimile Edition. This Book Club Edition is a Facsimile Edition of The Third Edition of 1906 (Reprinted 1914). pp 559. Illustrated with 15 plans, some folding. Green cloth, gilt. Fine in Near Fine protected dustjacket with small tear at tip of bottom front corner. heavy book which will require extra overseas shipping.…

Zustand: New. In English.

Reprint der Auflage von 1906, 559 S., Okldr. mit Su., Karten, Lagerspuren, Papier etwas fleckig/gebräunt. 35 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

3rd Ed. 559pp. 15 plans including 6 on 2 folding sheets. From the Library of Professor Malcolm Yapp, edges foxed occasionally intruding onto margins, pencil ruling throughout with occasional annotations, new e.ps., original blind ruled red cloth with gilt title to browned spine, recased, dampspotted and sl. rubbed with cloth loss to tail to lower edge US$223.…