Losing Small Wars

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British Military Failure in the 9/11 Wars

By Frank Ledwidge

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Losing Small Wars by Frank Ledwidge offers a critical analysis of Britain's military involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. The author examines the strategic missteps and operational failures that led to the beleaguered state of these military campaigns. Through detailed narratives, the book provides insight into the challenges faced by military forces in modern warfare.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a critical analysis of British military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The author offers a compelling perspective on the strategic and tactical errors that led to significant challenges, making you rethink conventional narratives about modern warfare. This read may appeal to those fascinated by military strategy, historical insights, and policy-making implications.

Losing Small Wars

This new edition of Frank Ledwidge's eye-opening analysis of British involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan unpicks the causes and enormous costs of military failure. Updated throughout, and with fresh chapters assessing and enumerating the overall military performance since 2011-including Libya, ISIS, and the Chilcot findings-Ledwidge shows how lessons continue to go unlearned.

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This new edition of Frank Ledwidge’s eye-opening analysis of British involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan unpicks the causes and enormous costs of military failure. Updated throughout, and with fresh chapters assessing and enumerating the overall military performance since 2011—including Libya, ISIS, and the Chilcot findings—Ledwidge shows how lessons continue to go unlearned.

Losing Small Wars is described as, “A brave and important book; essential reading for anyone wanting insights into the dysfunction within the British military today, and the consequences this has on the lives of innocent civilians caught up in war.”—Times Literary Supplement

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300227512

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 February 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 344

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Education & Reference European History Frank Ledwidge History & Military Middle Eastern History Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Frank Ledwidge is a former barrister and military intelligence officer. He has served in many conflict zones including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.