The Sling and the Stone - On War in the 21st Century (Paperback, New Ed)

4GW (Fourth Generation Warfare) is the only kind of war America has ever lost. And we have done so three times - in Vietnam, Lebanon, and Somalia. This form of warfare has also defeated the French in Vietnam and Algeria, and the USSR in Afghanistan...As the only Goliath left in the world, we should be worried that the world's Davids have found a sling and stone that work." - Chapter 1, The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century. The War in Iraq. The War on Terror. These types of "asymmetrical" warfare are the conflicts of the 21st century - and show how difficult it is for the world's remaining superpower to battle insurgents and terrorists who will fight unconventionally in the face of superior military power. This change in military conflict may seem sudden.

General

Imprint:	Motorbooks International
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2006
First published:	February 2006
Authors:	Colonel Thomas X. Hammes USMC
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	321
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7603-2407-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Defence strategy, planning & research > Military tactics Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Promotions
LSN:	0-7603-2407-7
Barcode:	9780760324073

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