Intelligence in War: The Value - and Limitations - of What the Military Can Learn About the Enemy - Keegan, John

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; A masterly look at the value and limitations of intelligence in the conduct of war. Intelligence gathering is an immensely complicated and vulnerable endeavor. And it often fails. Until the invention of the telegraph and radio, information often traveled no faster than a horse could ride, yet intelligence helped defeat Napoleon. In the 20th century, intelligence helped lead to victory over the Japanese at Midway. Keegan illustrates that only when paired with force has military intelligence been an effective tool, as it may one day be in besting al-Qaeda.
Very Good
Paperback
2004
Toronto, ON