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Throughout history, both military and commercial entities around the world have utilized these methods, and even since the formalization of psychological operations during WW2, our methods have improved greatly, but we are still only touching the "tip of the iceberg", so to speak, of what is truly possible.

We have long understood the Industrial Revolution as a triumphant story of innovation and technology. Empire of Guns, is a rich and ambitious new book by award-winning historian Priya Satia, which upends this conventional wisdom by placing war and Britain’s prosperous gun trade at the heart of the Industrial Revolution and the state’s imperial expansion. Satia brings to life this bustling industrial society with the story of a scandal: Samuel Galton of Birmingham, one of Britain’s most prominent gun makers, was condemned by his fellow Quakers that his profession violated their pacifist principles.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the end of National Service, Historian Dr. Colin Shindler has interviewed a wide range of ex-conscripts, from all backgrounds, across all ranks, and spanning the entire fourteen years that peacetime conscription lasted, and captured their memories in this engrossing book. From them, we experience the tension of a postwar Berlin surrounded by Russians, the exotic heat and colour of Tripoli in 1948, the brief but intense flashpoint of the Suez Crisis, and the fear of the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya.

Written with flair and exuberance, Joan Rice's diary is a compelling and personal account of life and love in the Second World War. Including additional material from her husband's own diary, Sand in my Shoes is a record of one woman's coming-of-age.

The study of past military figures provides a useful aid to meeting the leadership challenges today in the most demanding profession; the profession of arms. We may distil from the past lessons to apply now and into the future. Australians were engaged in military leadership in earnest at the time of Federation in the Second Boer War. This book is a collection of profiles of military leaders in challenging situations from the late 1890s to the present day, 120 years. Influenced by the writings of Homer, Plato, Aristotle and the Stoics, leadership is often explained in terms of qualities and...

Achilles’ heel, Philipp of Macedon’s right eye, Penelope’s three suitors, Saint Sebastian, the apple on Walter Tell’s head, the shoulder of Richard the Lionhearted, George Armstrong Custer - these are some of history’s most famous archery targets. From the walls of Carthage to the fields of Agincourt the bow has been central in military history, and through its deadly power kingdoms rose and fell for millenia. In 1900 Albert de Bertier, V. Cordier, A Guglielmini published this book, Le Tir à l’Arc, as a tribute to the bow’s special place in history with specific emphasis on ...

Narrated for the listener who craves the untold truth behind black ops, elite training, and modern psychological warfare. They don’t wear medals. They don’t have names. They don’t officially exist. Forged in Fire is the raw, unfiltered truth of what it takes to become one of the world’s most elite and secretive operatives—a shadow warrior forged not in glory, but in chaos, silence, and suffering. Go beyond the surface-level stories of Navy SEALs, Delta Force, and CIA black ops.

When Jill Morgenthaler arrived at boot camp in 1975 as part of the inaugural class of women in the army, she was one of 83 female cadets...on a base of 50,000 men. So she knows a thing or two about conquering obstacles. In The Courage to Take Command, Colonel Morgenthaler provides invaluable leadership lessons drawn from her three decades of military service - from her first days in ROTC to combat in some of the world's most dangerous war zones.

In his first book, India’s Wars, Air Vice Marshal Arjun Subramaniam sought to give independent India’s military exploits up to 1971 their rightful place in history. At the same time, it was also a tribute to the valour of the men and women in olive green, white and blue. In Full Spectrum, he takes the story forward by recounting in detail how the armed forces have dealt with military conflicts, insurgencies and unconventional warfare from 1972 to the present day.

Today's warfare has moved away from being an event between massed national populations and toward small numbers of combatants using high-tech weaponry. The editors of and contributors to the timely collection show that this shift reflects changes in the technological, strategic, ideological, and ethical realms.

James Norman Hall arrived in Paris with the intention of joining the Foreign Legion. After a chance meeting with the man who was to become his good friend, he suddenly found himself signing papers to serve in the Lafayette Escadrille, that corps of American adventurers who fought in the skies above France before the U.S. entered WWI. Hall kept a diary of his experiences and from it he extracted this narrative.

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Award-winning historian Chris Bellamy uncovers the Gurkhas` origins in the Hills of Nepal, the extraordinary circumstances in which the British decided to recruit them, and their rapid emergence as elite troops. Bellamy looks at the wars the Gurkhas have fought this century, from the two world wars through the Falklands to Iraq and Afghanistan, and examines their remarkable status now, when each year 11,000 hopefuls apply for just over 170 places in the British Army Gurkhas.

Civilization may face no greater enemy than Saddam Hussein, and yet, as Richard Butler makes clear in his gripping and terrifying The Greatest Threat, the major powers allowed Saddam to face them down.

Progress in artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning, and robotics allows new capabilities that will affect military strategies assertively. The implications of these developments will be felt across the array of military criteria from knowledge, surveillance, and identification to balances of offense and defense, as well as to the nuclear weapons programs themselves.

"Green Shadows: A History of the Special Forces" is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, evolution, and significant contributions of the Green Berets. This book delves into the formation of the Special Forces, tracing their roots back to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) and the First Special Service Force. It examines the pivotal role played by President John F. Kennedy in establishing the Green Berets as a unique and elite force within the military. The book also highlights the Green Berets' involvement in various global conflicts, including their crucial role in Vietnam and ...

Fear Factor: Weaponizing Panic in Asymmetric Conflicts is a comprehensive, analytical guide to understanding and leveraging the strategic power of panic in modern warfare. Written with the precision of a military field manual and the rigor of a psychological operations textbook, this book dissects how irregular forces—guerrillas, insurgents, and terrorists—use fear as a weapon to destabilize superior adversaries. Through case studies, scientific models, and proven tactics, this book provides a detailed roadmap for inducing, sustaining, and exploiting panic on the battlefield and in ...

Why are UFOs here? What do the want? Are they evil? Should we defend against them? Have we used their technology? What can we learn from them? How do they get here? How could we navigate space-time?

"Anchors Aweigh" – a comprehensive guide to unfold the mysteries of naval life; a must-have resource for anyone who dreams of sailing the global shores or those who wish to understand the noble journey of a person in navy. This vibrant eBook sets the stage with a detailed introduction into the rich history and the fostering culture of the navy, while providing an enlightening insight into the opportunities it more than willingly offers. "Anchors Aweigh" seamlessly navigates you through the many career paths that one could choose within the navy, shedding light on job fields, specialty ...

Get ready to venture into the thrilling world of the United States Army like never before! With "Army Ascent," you will unearth the dynamics of the military universe and learn what it takes to ascend its ranks, from the gritty boot camp beginnings to an illustrious career beyond. Divided into ten expansive chapters, "Army Ascent" is a journey that will take you through the core values of the U.S Army, understanding its organization, role, and purpose. It serves as the perfect guide for those looking to prepare for the challenge of boot camp. From physical training basics to mental ...