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Intelligence in War: Knowledge of the Enemy From Napoleon to Al Qaeda
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As the war in Afghanistan has proved, military intelligence holds the key to both success and failure in any conflict. From the Trojan War and Alexander the Great to the code-breaking and espionage activities of the Second World War and of contemporary warfare, including the war against terror, intelligence forms a vital yet little understood dimension. For the first time it is examined seriously in one magisterial volume, on the scale of Keegan's own History of Warfare. The breadth of scope, depth of research and sheer narrative drive of Intelligence in War make this long-awaited study the essential study of a much misunderstood subject. *Some short closed tears on top of back cover.*
No war can be conducted successfully without early and good intelligence, wrote Marlborough, and from the earliest times, commanders have sought knowledge of the enemy, his strengths and weaknesses, his dispositions and intentions. series of important conflicts to develop an argument about intelligence in war. From the Napoleonic Wars to the sophisticated electronic warfare of the 21st century, John Keegan finds linking themes which lead to a compelling conclusion. His portrayals include the dilemmas of Nelson seeking Napoleon's fleet, Stonewall Jackson in the American Civil War, Bletchley as it seeks to crack Ultra during the Battle of the Atlantic, and the intelligence issues of the contemporary fight against terrorism. *Some short closed tears on top of back cover.*
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| Author | John Keegan |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Hutchinson |
| Place | London |
| Year | 2003 |
| ISBN | 9780091802295 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Dustjacket Condition | Good |
| Comments | Some short closed tears on top of back cover. |
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