Modern insurgencies and counter-insurgencies : guerrillas and their opponents since 1750 / Ian F.W. Beckett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beckett, Ian F. W. (Ian Frederick William), 1950-

Series:

Warfare and history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Guerrilla warfare--History.

Guerrilla warfare.

History.

Counterinsurgency--History.

Counterinsurgency.

Military history, Modern.

Physical Description:

ix, 268 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2001.

Summary:

"Modern Insurgencies and Counter-Insurgencies" explores how unconventional warfare tactics have opposed past and present governments all over the world, from eighteenth century guerrilla warfare through to the urban terrorism of today. Insurgency remains one of the most prevalent forms of conflict and presents a crucial challenge to the international community, governments and the military. In addition to examining the tactics of guerrilla leaders such as Lawrence Mao, Guevara, and Marighela, the book also analyzes the counter-insurgency theories of Gallieni, Callwell, Thompson, and Kitson. Encompassing both an analytic and historical framework, this timely one-volume study runs the gamut from The Revolutionary War and Napoleon's campaign in Spain to the conflicts in Northern Ireland and Colombia -- and is a must read for anyone interested in military history and international relations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0415239338

0415239346

OCLC:

46401992