Military Misfortunes
the anatomy of failure in war
$50.90
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
9 February 2006
Summary
Military Misfortunes: Unraveling Battlefield Catastrophes
Why do competent armies fail? Eliot Cohen and John Gooch explore answers to this question throughout this extensive analysis of unsuccessful military operations.
Since it was first published in 1990, Military Misfortunes has become the classic analysis of the unexpected catastrophes that befall competent militaries. Now with a new Afterword discussing America’s missteps in Iraq, Somalia, and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780743280822 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0743280822 |
| Author: | Eliot A. Cohen |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | The Free Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Edition: | New edition |
| Release Date: | 9 February 2006 |
| Weight: | 337g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 140mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
“The general reader will find this a fascinating and informative book; those responsible for their nations’ security will find in it lessons they will ignore at their own peril.” – Major General (Res.) Aharon Yariv, former director, Israeli Military Intelligence“Cohen and Gooch have done their job well. They have mastered their sources, used considerable imagination…the book is well-written and sound in judgment.” – Caspar Weinberger, The Wall Street Journal
About The Author
Eliot A. Cohen
Eliot A. Cohen is Robert E. Osgood Professor of Strategic Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University and founding director of the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies. From 2007 to 2009 he was Counselor of the Department of State, serving as Secretary Condoleezza Rice’s senior advisor on strategic issues.
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