0
Your cart

Your cart is empty

Browse All Departments
Price
  • R100 - R250 (124)
  • R250 - R500 (547)
  • R500+ (1,241)
  • -
Status
Format
Author / Contributor
Publisher

Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > General

Our Army - Soldiers, Politics, and American Civil-Military Relations (Paperback): Jason K Dempsey Our Army - Soldiers, Politics, and American Civil-Military Relations (Paperback)
Jason K Dempsey
R1,228 Discovery Miles 12 280 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Conventional wisdom holds that the American military is overwhelmingly conservative and Republican, and extremely political. "Our Army" paints a more complex picture, demonstrating that while army officers are likely to be more conservative, rank-and-file soldiers hold political views that mirror those of the American public as a whole, and army personnel are less partisan and politically engaged than most civilians.

Assumptions about political attitudes in the U.S. Army are based largely on studies focusing on the senior ranks, yet these senior officers comprise only about 6 percent of America's fighting force. Jason Dempsey provides the first random-sample survey that also covers the social and political attitudes held by enlisted men and women in the army. Uniting these findings with those from another unique survey he conducted among cadets at the United States Military Academy on the eve of the 2004 presidential election, Dempsey offers the most detailed look yet at how service members of all ranks approach politics. He shows that many West Point cadets view political conservatism as part of being an officer, raising important questions about how the army indoctrinates officers politically. But Dempsey reveals that the rank-and-file army is not nearly as homogeneous as we think--or as politically active--and that political attitudes across the ranks are undergoing a substantial shift.

"Our Army" adds needed nuance to our understanding of a profession that seems increasingly distant from the average American.

The Peninsular War - A New History (Paperback, New Ed): Charles J. Esdaile The Peninsular War - A New History (Paperback, New Ed)
Charles J. Esdaile 2
R574 R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Save R59 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The brutal conflict that raged across Spain and Portugal between 1808 and 1814 was one of the most devastating episodes of the Napoleonic Wars. It made Wellington and his redcoats heroes, crushed Napoleon’s army – and set the scene for his ultimate downfall. Yet the Peninsular War was, above all, an Iberian tragedy: where a once-invincible imperial power was plunged into terror and over a million were slaughtered, leaving a bitter legacy for years to come. This gripping book draws on the accounts of generals, soldiers and guerrilla fighters to take us into the heart of one of the bloodiest battles in European history.

 

First Casualty - The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 (Paperback): Toby Harnden First Casualty - The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 (Paperback)
Toby Harnden
R530 Discovery Miles 5 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Success After Service - How to Take Control of Your Job Search and Career After Military Duty (Paperback): Lida Citroen Success After Service - How to Take Control of Your Job Search and Career After Military Duty (Paperback)
Lida Citroen
R903 Discovery Miles 9 030 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

WINNER: Independent Press Awards 2021 - Career Figuring out your next move after transitioning out of the military should start before your last day. Prepare yourself emotionally and professionally to put those hard-earned skills in context of the civilian world. The transition from military to civilian life is more than just a title change; it is a whole new life experience with the sense of excitement and possibility that accompany a transition. Whether you're preparing to retire or separate, Success After Service is written to help all veterans succeed in the civilian workplace. Success After Service provides the tools, resources and strategies to help you adapt to the civilian workplace and evaluate post-military career options. Whether you become an entrepreneur, move into the corporate world or pursue higher education, you will learn how to develop a portfolio of career assets, including your resume, elevator pitch, online profiles, interview acumen and professional network, empowering you to begin your new career with confidence and clarity. Success After Service is the perfect guide for transitioning military and veterans who seek a coherent set of strategies, resources and steps for building a meaningful, deliberate and rewarding post-military career.

In Pursuit of the Wind - The Adventures of Roy Warner, Airmail Pilot (Paperback): William Gibson In Pursuit of the Wind - The Adventures of Roy Warner, Airmail Pilot (Paperback)
William Gibson
R544 Discovery Miles 5 440 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Adventures of a Few Good Littles (Paperback): Loretta Velez The Adventures of a Few Good Littles (Paperback)
Loretta Velez
R299 R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Save R24 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Canandaigua Letters - A Memoir of the Late '60s (Paperback): William Winship The Canandaigua Letters - A Memoir of the Late '60s (Paperback)
William Winship
R649 Discovery Miles 6 490 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Sea Stories - My Life in Special Operations (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): William H. McRaven Sea Stories - My Life in Special Operations (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
William H. McRaven
R1,017 R920 Discovery Miles 9 200 Save R97 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In this instant New York Times bestseller, the celebrated author of Make Your Bed shares amazing adventure stories from his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces. Admiral William H. McRaven is a part of American military history, having been involved in some of the most famous missions in recent memory, including the capture of Saddam Hussein, the rescue of Captain Richard Phillips, and the raid to kill Osama bin Laden. Sea Stories begins in 1960 at the American Officers' Club in France, where Allied officers and their wives gathered to have drinks and tell stories about their adventures during World War II -- the place where a young Bill McRaven learned the value of a good story. Sea Stories is an unforgettable look back on one man's incredible life, from childhood days sneaking into high-security military sites to a day job of hunting terrorists and rescuing hostages. Action-packed, inspiring, and full of thrilling stories from life in the special operations world, Sea Stories is a remarkable memoir from one of America's most accomplished leaders.

Buying Military Transformation - Technological Innovation and the Defense Industry (Hardcover): Peter Dombrowski, Eugene Gholz Buying Military Transformation - Technological Innovation and the Defense Industry (Hardcover)
Peter Dombrowski, Eugene Gholz
R2,043 Discovery Miles 20 430 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

In "Buying Military Transformation," Peter Dombrowski and Eugene Gholz analyze the United States military's ongoing effort to capitalize on information technology. New ideas about military doctrine derived from comparisons to Internet Age business practices can be implemented only if the military buys technologically innovative weapons systems. "Buying Military Transformation" examines how political and military leaders work with the defense industry to develop the small ships, unmanned aerial vehicles, advanced communications equipment, and systems-of-systems integration that will enable the new military format.

Dombrowski and Gholz's analysis integrates the political relationship between the defense industry and Congress, the bureaucratic relationship between the firms and the military services, and the technical capabilities of different types of businesses. Many government officials and analysts believe that only entrepreneurial start-up firms or leaders in commercial information technology markets can produce the new, network-oriented military equipment. But Dombrowski and Gholz find that the existing defense industry will be best able to lead military-technology development, even for equipment modeled on the civilian Internet. The U.S. government is already spending billions of dollars each year on its "military transformation" program-money that could be easily misdirected and wasted if policymakers spend it on the wrong projects or work with the wrong firms.

In addition to this practical implication, "Buying Military Transformation" offers key lessons for the theory of "Revolutions in Military Affairs." A series of military analysts have argued that major social and economic changes, like the shift from the Agricultural Age to the Industrial Age, inherently force related changes in the military. "Buying Military Transformation" undermines this technologically determinist claim: commercial innovation does not directly determine military innovation; instead, political leadership and military organizations choose the trajectory of defense investment. Militaries should invest in new technology in response to strategic threats and military leaders' professional judgments about the equipment needed to improve military effectiveness. Commercial technological progress by itself does not generate an imperative for military transformation.

Clear, cogent, and engaging, "Buying Military Transformation" is essential reading for journalists, legislators, policymakers, and scholars.

Proud Veteran - Thank You for Your Service! (Paperback): Sharon Vargas Proud Veteran - Thank You for Your Service! (Paperback)
Sharon Vargas; Cover design or artwork by Sharon Vargas
R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Of Matters Military - Pokhran to Siachen (Hardcover): Mrinal Suman Of Matters Military - Pokhran to Siachen (Hardcover)
Mrinal Suman
R1,165 R1,024 Discovery Miles 10 240 Save R141 (12%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Let's T.A.L.K. - Your 4-Step Guide To Getting Beyond The Pain Of Loss And The Uncertainty Of Illness So You Can Live Your... Let's T.A.L.K. - Your 4-Step Guide To Getting Beyond The Pain Of Loss And The Uncertainty Of Illness So You Can Live Your Best Life Now (Paperback)
Belynda L Davis; Foreword by Steven A Davis
R366 R342 Discovery Miles 3 420 Save R24 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Rear Detachment - The mission of marriage & the military (Paperback): Kathryn McDowell Baker Rear Detachment - The mission of marriage & the military (Paperback)
Kathryn McDowell Baker
R257 Discovery Miles 2 570 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Love Notes From Nam (Paperback): Robert Adams Love Notes From Nam (Paperback)
Robert Adams
R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Veteran's Story Courage and Honor - True stories of Strength, Triumph and Inspiration (Paperback): Raven Hilden, Trevor... A Veteran's Story Courage and Honor - True stories of Strength, Triumph and Inspiration (Paperback)
Raven Hilden, Trevor Montgomery, Chuck Washington
R579 R533 Discovery Miles 5 330 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Night Fire Morning Snow - The Road to Chosin (Paperback): Mark Scott Smith Night Fire Morning Snow - The Road to Chosin (Paperback)
Mark Scott Smith
R461 Discovery Miles 4 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
A Day's Journey To Jordan (Paperback): Maisha Jack A Day's Journey To Jordan (Paperback)
Maisha Jack
R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Armor of God (Paperback): Matthew Sacra The Armor of God (Paperback)
Matthew Sacra
R655 R609 Discovery Miles 6 090 Save R46 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Life's Boot Camp Ramp - Encouraging words to give love, strength, hope, support, and courage (Paperback): Jamie R Gilbert Life's Boot Camp Ramp - Encouraging words to give love, strength, hope, support, and courage (Paperback)
Jamie R Gilbert
R151 Discovery Miles 1 510 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
When the Uniform Comes Off - Navigating the Seas of a Military Marriage (Paperback): Eric L Allen When the Uniform Comes Off - Navigating the Seas of a Military Marriage (Paperback)
Eric L Allen
R512 Discovery Miles 5 120 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
REMEMBRANCE Volume III - Remembering My Veteran Friends and Guests from Living History Days (Paperback): Benjamin Blair REMEMBRANCE Volume III - Remembering My Veteran Friends and Guests from Living History Days (Paperback)
Benjamin Blair; Edited by Kelly Schaeffer; Kenneth Buckles
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Brasso, Blanco and Bull (Paperback): Tony Thorne Brasso, Blanco and Bull (Paperback)
Tony Thorne
R254 Discovery Miles 2 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

When Tony Thorne first turned up for his medical in 1956 he had little idea of the adventures he would face and the people he would encounter over the next two years in service. Brasso, Blanco & Bull is the hilarious account of life in National Service, where 23339788 Thorne faced the horrors of basic training, the boredom of the drill yard as well as the unforgettable camaraderie of the squad. Praise: 'This book took me back more years than I care to remember.' Bernard Cribbins, The Parachute Regiment, 1947-8 'A great reminder for those of us that did it and a great treat for those that didn't.' Windsor Davies, East Surrey Regiment, 1950-2 'More Virgin Soldiers just like the ones I remember. This lot made me laugh a lot.' Leslie Thomas, Royal Army Pay Corps 1949-51 'I thoroughly enjoyed the read.It took me back to my days of national service, most of which I enjoyed!' Freddie Truman, OBE, Royal Air Force 1951-3

Coyote Recon - The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool (Paperback): Mike Guardia Coyote Recon - The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool (Paperback)
Mike Guardia
R387 Discovery Miles 3 870 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Fragments of Remembrance - Finding Lost Boys (Paperback): Hampstead Pals Fragments of Remembrance - Finding Lost Boys (Paperback)
Hampstead Pals; Edited by Jonathan Nicholls; Foreword by John Grieve
R547 Discovery Miles 5 470 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Day the Robin Sang (Paperback): Freddie M Brown The Day the Robin Sang (Paperback)
Freddie M Brown
R287 R265 Discovery Miles 2 650 Save R22 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Free Delivery
Pinterest Twitter Facebook Google+
You may like...
Memorials to Shattered Myths - Vietnam…
Harriet F. Senie Hardcover R3,748 Discovery Miles 37 480
Across The Border - Surviving The Secret…
Norman McFarlane Paperback R380 R339 Discovery Miles 3 390
Instructions on Bombing, Parts I & II…
General Staff Paperback R420 Discovery Miles 4 200
Honours, Decorations, and Medals to The…
Nick Metcalfe Hardcover R1,530 Discovery Miles 15 300
Diensplig - Hoekom Stotter Ons Pa's So?
Anelia Heese Paperback R310 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770
Fighting And Writing - The Rhodesian…
Luise White Paperback  (1)
R300 R277 Discovery Miles 2 770
Belonging To 2 Troop - A memoir of the…
Robbie Burns Paperback R395 Discovery Miles 3 950
The Parent's Guide to the U.S. Marine…
Mary S. Regner, Michael R Regner Electronic book text R543 Discovery Miles 5 430
Gunship Over Angola - The Story Of A…
Steve Joubert Paperback  (3)
R295 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640
Bush Brothers - Life And Death Across…
Steve De Witt Paperback R340 R304 Discovery Miles 3 040

 

Partners