Intelligence in War: The value--and limitations--of what the

Intelligence in War: The value--and limitations--of what the military can learn about the enemy

A masterly look at the value and limitations of intelligence in the conduct of war from the premier military historian of our time, John Keegan.

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 twentieth century, photo analysts didnâ€™t recognize Germanyâ€™s V-2 rockets for what they were; on the other hand, intelligence helped lead to victory over the Japanese at Midway. In Intelligence in War, John 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.
Country USA
Brand Vintage
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 375700463
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2004-10-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780375700460

Intelligence in War: The value--and limitations--of what the military can learn about the enemy