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The Victoran Army and the Staff College 1854-1914

The Victoran Army and the Staff College 1854-1914

A pioneering work in British military history originally published in 1972 this book is both scholarly and entertaining. Although the book concentrates on a single institution it illuminates a much wider area of social and intellectual change. For the Army the importance of the change was enormous: in 1854 there was neither a Staff College nor a General Staff and professional education and training were largely despised by the officers: by 1914 the College could justly be described as ‘a school of thought’ while the officers it had trained were coming to dominate the highest posts in Commands and on the General Staff. | The Victoran Army and the Staff College 1854-1914

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The Child Soldiers of Africa's Red Army The Role of Social Process and Routinised Violence in South Sudan's Military

The Child Soldiers of Africa's Red Army The Role of Social Process and Routinised Violence in South Sudan's Military

This book examines the role of social process and routinised violence in the use of underaged soldiers in the country now known as South Sudan during the twenty-one-year civil war between Sudan’s northern and southern regions. Drawing on accounts of South Sudanese who as children and teenagers were part of the Red Army—the youth wing of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA)—the book sheds light on the organised nature of the exploitation of children and youth by senior adult figures within the movement. The book also includes interviews with several of the original Red Army commanders all of whom went on to hold senior positions within the military and government of South Sudan. The author chronicles the cultural transformation experienced by members of the Red Army and considers whether an analysis of the processes involved in what was then Africa’s longest civil war can aid our understanding of South Sudan’s more recent descent into ethnicised conflict. As such it will appeal to scholars of sociology anthropology and political science with interests in ethnography conflict and the military exploitation of children. | The Child Soldiers of Africa's Red Army The Role of Social Process and Routinised Violence in South Sudan's Military

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Tracing Japanese Leftist Political Activism (1957 – 2017) The Boomerang Flying Transnational

Tracing Japanese Leftist Political Activism (1957 – 2017) The Boomerang Flying Transnational

Tracing Japanese Leftist Political Activism (1957–2017) tells the story of the Japanese Red Army (JRA) a militant left-wing group founded in 1971 which was involved in numerous terrorist attacks. It traces the origins of the group in the Japanese New Left in the 1960s and looks at Red Army groups of the early 1970s in Japan such as the Red Army Faction and the United Red Army which became infamous for murdering its own members. The book also examines the JRA's trans- and international links with other militant groups including the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine as well as the networks of intellectuals and fellow activists who supported them. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of terrorism radicalism and Japanese social history. | Tracing Japanese Leftist Political Activism (1957 – 2017) The Boomerang Flying Transnational

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The Soldier in Modern Society

The Soldier in Modern Society

During the few years prior to publication there had been a growing interest not only in the organisation and efficiency of the British Army but also in its role in modern British society and the place of soldiering as a significant career. The time was therefore ripe for a book such as this which looks objectively at the position of our Army whilst at the same time showing the actual experience of a Regular soldier. Originally published in 1972 Colonel Baynes’s book was largely written during a year’s Defence Fellowship at Edinburgh University in 1968-9 where he worked under Professor John Erickson in the Higher Defence Studies sections of the Department of Politics. He begins by examining the ways in which armies can be used and then turns to more specific issues connected with the employment of the British Army in the modern world. He summarises what the British Army has accomplished since 1945 and how its strength has varied and follows with a chapter on the cost of maintaining it. The core of the book revolves around three basic questions. First what in the 1970s does British society really think about its Army and what sort of army does it want? Second how can soldiers be kept keen and efficient in a period of prolonged peace? And third who will join the Army in the coming years what will their conditions of service be like and what are their career opportunities? Some of Colonel Baynes’s solutions to these problems are likely to be unpopular with traditionalists although he is by no means an iconoclast and has a deep affection for and belief in his own profession. At the time this book was strongly recommended to all with an interest in the security of this country and the future of its armed forces: both those serving in them and civilians. | The Soldier in Modern Society

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The Chinese Military System An Organizational Study Of The Chinese People's Liberation Armysecond Edition Revised And Updated

The Chinese Military System An Organizational Study Of The Chinese People's Liberation Armysecond Edition Revised And Updated

To understand the Chinese military and thereby the dynamics of China’s peacetime army one must understand its organizational system. To that end Harvey Nelsen has written a book that examines in detail the entire organization of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Dr. Nelsen studies the PLA from top to bottom. Throughout he challenges the widely held theory that military politics in China are largely determined by personal relations among officers and that the PLA is more a civic-action army than are most military organizations. Important as a purely military study this book is valuable also for the light it sheds on the whole of Chinese bureaucratic politics. This second edition has been revised to reflect changes that have occurred since the death of Chairman Mao as well as to incorporate new information about the Chinese military and political system during Mao’s reign. | The Chinese Military System An Organizational Study Of The Chinese People's Liberation Armysecond Edition Revised And Updated

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Contemporary China

Contemporary China

This book first published in 1977 sets out two models of administration and participation used in Communist China one worked out by the CCP during the war against Japan and one imported from the Soviet Union in the 1950s. These models have given rise to different policy positions studied here and the models provide a framework within which to examine the nature and structure of the CCP state structures the army rural and urban policy and the incorporation of national minorities. | Contemporary China

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Paid Patriotism? The Debate over Veterans' Benefits

Paid Patriotism? The Debate over Veterans' Benefits

What does a nation owe its military veterans? Gratitude esteem land grants medical care pensions higher education? Or is serving in the armed forces of one’s country an obligation to be undertaken without any expectation of compensation? If veterans are to receive government aid should a distinction be made between those who served in wartime or faced enemy fire and those who saw neither war nor combat? These questions have been answered in varying ways by the American people and their elected representatives since the Revolutionary War. Paid Patriotism? explores the genesis and growth of soldiers’ pensions throughout the nineteenth century the Bonus experiment after the First World War the passage and consequences of the GI Bill of Rights the growth of the nation’s system of veterans’ hospitals the evolution of veterans’ programs during the Cold War and Vietnam the post-9/11 GI Bill and contemporary scandals and reform efforts within the veterans’ bureaucracy from its promotion to a cabinet department to wrongdoing in the Veterans Health Administration. James T. Bennett examines the complex and politically charged history and heated present-day debate of what the late columnist William Safire called the “most sacred cow” in Washington: the veterans’ bureaucracy. In the end the United States and its citizens owe veterans a debt. But how has and how should that debt be honored—and at what cost? | Paid Patriotism? The Debate over Veterans' Benefits

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Mathematical Recreations from the Tournament of the Towns

Mathematical Recreations from the Tournament of the Towns

Mathematical Recreations from the Tournament of the Towns contains the complete list of problems and solutions to the International Mathematics Tournament of the Towns from Fall 2007 to Spring 2021. The primary audience for this book is the army of recreational mathematicians united under the banner of Martin Gardner. It should also have great value to students preparing for mathematics competitions and trainers of such students. This book also provides an entry point for students in upper elementary schools. Features Huge recreational value to mathematics enthusiasts Accessible to upper-level high school students Problems classified by topics such as two-player games weighing problems mathematical tasks etc.

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Russia's Military Way to the West Origins and Nature of Russian Military Power 1700-1800

Russia's Military Way to the West Origins and Nature of Russian Military Power 1700-1800

This book provides an historical perspective on the growth of Russian military power studying the emergence of the Russian regular army from 1700 until the end of the eighteenth century. In the process he evaluates the relative importance of Western and native influences on the creation of this formidable military machine and indicates the ways in which Russian power was projected in the West. The book includes general discussions of the Russian soldier the Russian officer and the rapacious Cossacks and concludes by identifying certain important continuities between the Russian past and present. | Russia's Military Way to the West Origins and Nature of Russian Military Power 1700-1800

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Counter-Insurgency in Nigeria The Military and Operations against Boko Haram 2011-2017

Counter-Insurgency in Nigeria The Military and Operations against Boko Haram 2011-2017

This book offers a detailed examination of the counter-insurgency operations undertaken by the Nigerian military against Boko Haram between 2011 and 2017. Based on extensive fieldwork conducted with military units in Nigeria Counter-Insurgency in Nigeria has two main aims. First it seeks to provide an understanding of the Nigerian military’s internal role – a role that today as a result of internal threats pivots towards counter-insurgency. The book illustrates how organizational culture historical experience institutions and doctrine are critical to understanding the Nigerian military and its attitudes and actions against the threat of civil disobedience today and in the past. The second aim of the book is to examine the Nigerian military campaign against Boko Haram insurgents – specifically plans and operations between June 2011 and April 2017. Within this second theme emphasis is placed on the idea of battlefield innovation and the reorganization within the Nigerian military since 2013 as the Nigerian Army and Air Force recalibrated themselves for COIN warfare. A certain mystique has surrounded the technicalities of COIN operations by the Army against Boko Haram and this book aims to disperse that veil of secrecy. Furthermore the work’s analysis of the air force’s role in counter-insurgency is unprecedented within the literature on military warfare in Nigeria. This book will be of great interest to students of military studies counter-insurgency counter-terrorism African politics and security studies in general. | Counter-Insurgency in Nigeria The Military and Operations against Boko Haram 2011-2017

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The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq

The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq

First published in 2005. This fascinating account written by a British Army officer serving in Iraq describes a little-known ethnic minority in that country. The Assyrians like other minorities in the area lived across many modern national boundaries. Unlike other ethnic groups they were distinct and usually well-off. Their land became Christianized and after the end of the British mandate in Iraq in 1932 it was revealed that the Assyrians were being persecuted by the Moslems. The survivors of the Assyrians a once-great people and a once-great Christian Church lived in the Hakkari mountains in the north-eastern part of Iraq. | The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq

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Remembering Genocides in Central Africa

Remembering Genocides in Central Africa

Scene of one of the biggest genocides of the last century Rwanda has become a household word yet bitter disagreements persist as to its causes and consequences. Through a blend of personal memories and historical analysis and informed by a lifelong experience of research in Central Africa the author challenges conventional wisdom and suggests a new perspective for making sense of the appalling brutality that has accompanied the region’s post-independence trajectories. All four states adjacent to Rwanda are inhabited by Hutu and Tutsi and thus contained in germ the potential for ethnic conflict but only in Burundi did this potential reach genocidal proportions when in 1972 in response to a local insurrection at least 200 000 Hutu civilians were killed by a predominantly Tutsi army. By widening his analytic lens the author shows the critical importance of the Burundi bloodshed to an understanding of the roots of the Rwanda genocide and in later years the significance of the mass murder of Hutu civilians by Kagame’s Tutsi army not just in Rwanda but in the Congo. The regional dimension of ethnic conflict traceable to Belgian-engineered Hutu revolution in Rwanda in 1959 three years before its independence is the principal missing piece in the genocidal puzzle of the Great Lakes region of central Africa. But this is by no means the only one. Reassembling the missing pieces within and outside Rwanda is not the least of the merits of this highly readable reassessment of a widely misunderstood human tragedy. | Remembering Genocides in Central Africa

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The New Soviet Theatre

The New Soviet Theatre

First Published in 1943 The New Soviet Theatre presents Joseph Macleod’s take on the development and rapid changes in the Soviet Theatre since late 1930s. Through scattered articles and reports books and bulletins and his own visits to the USSR Macleod showcases what we know as ‘Socialist Realism’. He brings themes like the shortcomings of the old theatre; the audience beyond the Caucasus; new socialist audiences; Alexey Popov of the Central Theatre of the Red Army; new writers and new plays; and popularity of Shakespeare both in the central theatres and in remoter and unexpected places. Written graphically but founded on scholarship this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of history of theatre European theatre theatre and performance studies.

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The Birth of Independent Air Power British Air Policy in the First World War

The Birth of Independent Air Power British Air Policy in the First World War

In forming the Royal Air Force on 1 April 1918 Britain created the world’s first independent air service. Britain entered the First World War with less than 200 ill-assorted flying machines divided between the army and the navy but by the end of the war the RAF mustered almost 300 000 personnel and 22 000 aircraft. Originally published in 1986 more than 65 years after the event the decision to form the RAF remained poorly understood and Malcolm Cooper presented the first detailed modern analysis of its creation shedding new light on the process by which Britain entered the air age. Set against the background of the build-up of air power during the First World War the book explains how deepening political concern at failures in home air defence public demands for retaliatory air action against Germany problems of mobilization and expansion in the aircraft industry and disagreements between the existing army and navy air services combined to create the conditions for an independent air force. The author argues that the pressures of war were insufficient to give real substance to the RAF’s independence and that its failure to escape from its wartime role as an ancillary service was also of crucial significance in the evolution of British air strategy in later years. Based on an extensive study of official documents and private papers and amply illustrated with contemporary photographs this title will prove invaluable in understanding both strategic thinking in the Great War and the early development of a form of warfare which dominated military and naval operations in the twentieth century. | The Birth of Independent Air Power British Air Policy in the First World War

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Get Through Radiology for the MRCS and the FRCS

Get Through Radiology for the MRCS and the FRCS

An essential handbook that covers the radiological findings of all the common surgical conditions. Candidates preparing for the MRCS or FRCS (in General Surgery) exams will find this indispensable guide will prepare them for a wide range of questions including rare and obscure examples that are not found elsewhere. Radiological findings are presented according to systems such as colorectal upper GI and HPB urology emergency surgery and others. Each chapter describes the use of radiological modalities in different clinical scenarios and includes figures illustrating the defining characteristics of common clinical scenarios. The clear and illustrated content provides the knowledge required to answer what would otherwise be some of the most difficult questions in postgraduate surgical examinations. It is also a practical reference book that can be kept at hand to inform ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings. MRCS and FRCS exam candidates are expected to have a knowledge of radiological findings for all surgical conditions and this concise guide will ensure that candidates are well prepared to answer questions accurately and with confidence. | Get Through Radiology for the MRCS and the FRCS

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The Mysteries of Mithra The Definitive Account of a Crucial Historical Moment when a Colorful Oriental Religion Swept over the Roman Empire

The Mysteries of Mithra The Definitive Account of a Crucial Historical Moment when a Colorful Oriental Religion Swept over the Roman Empire

First published in 1956 this seminal study by the great Belgian scholar Franz Cumont remains the definitive coverage of a great ideological struggle between the West and the Orient in the first centuries of the Christian era. Mithraism a mystery religion originating in Persia spread rapidly through the Roman Empire and achieved such strength that Europe almost became Mithraic. Dr. Cumont the world’s’ greatest authority on aspects of classical religions here discusses the origins of this colourful oriental religion and its association with the Roman army. Then utilizing fragmentary monuments and texts in one of the greatest feats of scholarly detection he reconstructs the mystery teachings and secret doctrines the hidden organization and cult of Mithra. This volume includes 70 illustrations. | The Mysteries of Mithra The Definitive Account of a Crucial Historical Moment when a Colorful Oriental Religion Swept over the Roman Empire

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Chinese Regionalism The Security Dimension

Chinese Regionalism The Security Dimension

As China is poised to become a global economic force its leadership is on the brink of imminent and potentially sweeping change. With Deng Xiaoping's demise seemingly at hand the inevitable redistribution of power within this vast land has become a crucial concern for China and the world alike. How will China cope with this changing of the guard? Will a centralized government remain or will the country break apart? This comprehensive volume brings specialists from East and West together to assess the key issue of regionalism and its effect on shifting power in the PRC. Focusing specifically on the pivotal role of the People's Liberation Army the contributors address a wide range of topics including economic reform the possible reprise of warlordism and regional security and they present a variety of case studies | Chinese Regionalism The Security Dimension

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Allied Intervention in Russia 1918-1919 And the Part Played by Canada

Allied Intervention in Russia 1918-1919 And the Part Played by Canada

When originally published in 1967 and using archive material from official records in Ottawa this book threw new light on the motives and actions of the intervening powers. Allied intervention took place in three main areas: Northern and Southern Russia as well as Siberia. Canada was the major Commonwealth contributor to the intervention in Siberia and a superfial account of the events and their political implications is contained in the official history of the Canadian Army in the First World War. This book discusses the subject in depth and from an international perspective. In this critical assessment the story of the Allied operations in Russia has been written against the double background of the issues and events of the Russian Civil War itself and of the international intrigues and rivalries of the Allies. | Allied Intervention in Russia 1918-1919 And the Part Played by Canada

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The Halt In The Mud French Strategic Planning From Waterloo To Sedan

The Halt In The Mud French Strategic Planning From Waterloo To Sedan

Historians have traditionally seen Prussia as the creator of modern strategic planning. The members of the Great General Staff in the carmine-striped trousers have long received credit for perfecting off the shelf' plans for any contingency. In contrast the French have been depicted as effete martinets or feckless hussars fearless in battle but utterly unconcerned with such arcane matters as national strategy. The French Army in the years following Waterloo has been depicted as an institution mired in reactionary politics and the entire period of French military history from 1815 to 1870 has most often been seen as a halt in the mud. But in this important new book Gary Cox demonstrates that nineteenth-century French defense policy was much more dynamic and creative than has been previously supposed. In The Halt in the Mud Cox illustrates that contrary to most generally held opinions France began formulating long-range strategic plans in the years immediately following Waterloo. Carefully buttressing his thesis with evidence gleaned from the French Army's own archives Cox argues that these plans were firmly rooted in the Napoleonic conception of strategy and staff work and strongly influenced French strategic planning all the way down to the outbreak of the Great War. The author also analyzes the development of the crucial rivalry between France and Germany in the years leading up to the Franco-Prussian War. He traces the roots of this conflict shows the essential similarities in approach between early German and French strategic planning and then discusses why French and German strategic planning methods diverged so fundamentally. The Halt in the Mud fills an important gap in our understanding of how France and her army prepared for war in the nineteenth century and sheds new light on France's preparations for the Franco-Prussian War and her reaction to the catastrophic defeat of 1870. | The Halt In The Mud French Strategic Planning From Waterloo To Sedan

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The Military in African Politics

The Military in African Politics

Originally published in 1969 this book assesses the origin and nature of the 20th Century trend towards military intervention in the politics of African states. It begins by examining the natures of African armies and their inheritance from the colonial period. It scrutinizes the Nigerian and Ghana coups of 1966 and aspects of the East African mutinies in 1964 as well as events in certain French territories including Gabon and Dahomey. The effect of foreign military aid on the role of the armed forces in Africa is analysed including the subtle influence of overseas military experience. The problems facing army officers when they seize the reins of government are examined along with the difficulties which they encounter when attempting to reinstitute civilian rule. Throughout the book the qualities which enable armies to intervene in politics are reviewed and related to those of the other institutions of African society. | The Military in African Politics

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The Evolution of Modern Land Warfare Theory and Practice

The Evolution of Modern Land Warfare Theory and Practice

Extensively illustrated with 52 detailed campaign and battle maps and diagrams this book originally published in 1990 surveys the evolution of warfare in Europe from Napoleon to the end of the twentieth century and in Asia from the Middle Ages. It considers the interaction of technology and warfare. With wide-ranging examples the book includes two in depth case studies one on the Soviet Operational Manoeuvre Group and its predecessors in the Russian Imperial Army the other on the history of land warfare including guerilla warfare in Asia. In this book the author demonstrates that military history can be of immense practical help to the modern military analyst and professional. Now updated with a new introduction to take into account changes since 1990 this book remains of essential value to students teachers & professionals in political & social history international relations defence war & peace studies. | The Evolution of Modern Land Warfare Theory and Practice

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