The Truth of War
Lethality in Combat, a Study of the Real Nature of Battle
$33.59
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
19 September 2023
Summary
The Truth of War unveils a penetrating exploration of the most contentious facets of military combat, delving into the necessity of killing, the complex decisions surrounding the taking or sparing of prisoners, and the intricate dilemmas concerning the targeting of civilians. With a profound analysis of seven significant conflicts, this book challenges conventional beliefs, arguing that war possesses its own set of rules that often diverge from society’s established laws and values.<…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781923004443 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1923004441 |
| Author: | Doctor Tom Lewis |
| Publisher: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Imprint: | Big Sky Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 19 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 394g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 154mm x 235mm |
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Doctor Tom Lewis
Dr Thomas Anthony “Tom” Lewis, OAM is an Australian author, military historian, editor, teacher, and former naval officer. An author since 1989, Lewis worked as a high school teacher, and served as naval officer for 20 years, seeing active service in Baghdad during the Iraq war, and working in East Timor.
In June 2003, Lewis was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for meritorious service to the Royal Australian Navy, particularly in the promotion of Australian naval history.
Dr Lewis is the author of 14 books and continues to work on a variety of military history research projects, including acting as Lead Historian for The Territory Remembers, the NT Government’s commemoration of 75 years since the first air raid on the NT in 1942.
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