Small Wars Manual (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781616402792)

The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one with a long and storied history. This classic 1940 official government report, created by the Corps, laid the groundwork for the "small wars" fought by the United States in the post-World War II era, and has been used to strategize the American occupation of Iraq in the early 21st century. - What is a small war? - What is the nature of operations for such a conflict? - What kind of staffing does a small war require? - What logistical and training issues need to be taken into account? - What is the importance of neutral zones? - How do tactics differ in a small war? - How should an occupying force disarm a civilian population? - and more Military buffs, wargamers, and anyone seeking to understand fundamental military strategy will find this a fascinating and informative document.

Author: Marine Corps U. S. Marine Corps, U S Marine Corps
ISBN-10: 1616402792
ISBN-13: 9781616402792
Publisher: Cosimo Reports
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2010
Pages: 510
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.14d