25 Days to Aden

Name: 25 Days to Aden
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SKU: 9781800815094
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The Unknown Story of Arabian Elite Forces at War

By Michael Knights

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25 Days to Aden by Michael Knights explores the intense conflict in Yemen, capturing the pivotal 25 days leading to the battle for the city of Aden. The book delves into the strategies, challenges, and experiences of the coalition forces fighting against the Houthi militia. With meticulous research and firsthand accounts, it provides an engaging and detailed narrative of a critical time in modern military history.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy detailed military histories and an in-depth look at modern warfare. It vividly recounts the harrowing, intense 2015 campaign during the Yemen Civil War, offering insights into strategy, leadership, and the daunting hardships faced by those on the ground. The narrative provides a gripping account of conflict and resilience that military history enthusiasts might find captivating.

25 Days to Aden

The dramatic account of the campaign to retake the port of Aden by the combined Gulf States.

The dramatic account of the campaign to retake the port of Aden by the combined Gulf States

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25 Days to Aden is the story of how in a week in 2015, the Gulf States pulled together a ten-nation coalition and the biggest military operation they ever launched unilaterally. It is an amazing account of Arab militaries doing what America would not, preventing Iran from taking a foothold on the Arabian Peninsula.

The risks for global security were huge: Iran already overshadowed one of the world's greatest maritime straits, at Hormuz, and now it sought to dominate the southern approaches to the Suez Canal as well. Aden had to hold out against the Houthis. The Gulf States were used to America stepping up at such moments, but the White House was partway through negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran. No help would come from Washington. Instead, for the first time, the Gulf States acted alone.

Told by an expert communicator on the region, it is a unique story. If the US is truly a global empire in decline, then the story may hold important pointers for a future of warfare driven by emergent powers in the gap left by the withdrawal of American influence.

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25 Days to Aden by Michael Knights receives praise for its fast-paced and insightful depiction of the war in Yemen. Reviewers commend its thorough portrayal of military tactics and strategic perspectives, showcasing a successful campaign in a little-known conflict. The book is noted for its detailed recounting of events and its contribution to understanding the significance of the UAE's military efforts in Yemen.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800815094

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Editions

Edition: Main

Illustration: Approx. 80 in two coloured plate sections of 8 pages each

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 238.0mm

Weight: 630g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Dr Michael Knights is British-born, a Londoner and an American citizen.

Michael Knights is an unusual mixture of academic, conflict-zone practitioner, and policy advisor to Western governments. He received his PhD on Middle Eastern security for the Department of War Studies, King's College, London and has been an advisor to all the post-9/11 US administrations and a range of European and Arab governments. Michael is a sought-after commentator on Middle Eastern conflict, both by top-tier television, radio and print media.

He has over 25,000 followers on Twitter and regularly publishes widely-read analyses on Middle East security as a senior fellow with the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He is the author of a number of books and monographs on the region.