2016
DOI: 10.1017/cbo9781316460276
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Understanding Modern Warfare

Abstract: A major new study of the theory and practice of warfare in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries. Using relevant examples from recent history, this book provides a complete introduction to the issues, ideas, concepts, context and vocabulary of modern warfare. The expert team of authors explores the conduct of war across land, sea, air and space, in addition to addressing key issues relating to contemporary strategy, weapons of mass destruction and irregular warfare, including insurgency, terrorism and civil … Show more

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“…Para compreender o desenho de forças terrestres no período da Guerra Fria é necessário adotar a perspectiva metodológica das armas combinadas aplicada ao projeto de força, ou seja, o desenho deliberado da composição de material e pessoal pelo qual se concebem e se preparam forças combatentes (DUPUY, 1990;EVANS, 2003;HOUSE, 2002;JORDAN et al, 2016).…”
Section: Armas Combinadasunclassified
“…Para compreender o desenho de forças terrestres no período da Guerra Fria é necessário adotar a perspectiva metodológica das armas combinadas aplicada ao projeto de força, ou seja, o desenho deliberado da composição de material e pessoal pelo qual se concebem e se preparam forças combatentes (DUPUY, 1990;EVANS, 2003;HOUSE, 2002;JORDAN et al, 2016).…”
Section: Armas Combinadasunclassified
“…Writing on naval warfare specifically, Ian Speller argues that, even though naval tactics change over time, there is much continuity at the strategic and operational levels. 72 This suggests that Mahan's work might perhaps still be relevant today.…”
Section: Sea Power As a Theoretical Lensmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Insurgency, as irregular warfare, "is defined as the use of violence by sub-state actors or groups within states for political purposes of achieving power, control and legitimacy, using unorthodox or unconventional approaches to warfare owing to a fundamental weakness in resources or capabilities" (Jordan et al, 2008). Accordingly, insurgents rely on "protracted, asymmetric violence, ambiguity, the use of complex terrain (jungles, mountains, urban areas), psychological warfare, and political mobilization-all designed to protect the insurgents and eventually alter the balance of power in their favor", while avoiding direct engagements (Metz and Millen, 2004).…”
Section: From Asymmetric To "Hybrid"-what Use For Armed Force?mentioning
confidence: 99%