A Brief History of Modern Warfare
This book is due to be published on 11/9/08. Looking at the theatres it covers it should appeal to forum members of all ages. It includes a chapter on Gorazde, and more recent conflicts. The museum will possibly be selling the book, the RRP is £8.99
A Brief History of Modern Warfare, : The Changing Face of Conflict, from the Falklands to Afghanistan
By Richard Connaughton
About the book
Since Vietnam, both the way we fight and our reasons for going to war have become much more complex. The importance of a conflict is determined not by its size or by the numbers of combatants involved but by its ripple effects and its influence upon future events. In a series of thrilling recreations of eight of the most significant encounters of the last three decades, military historian Richard Connaughton presents a fascinating insight into modern warfare, including interviews with some of the major figures.The conflicts include Goose Green in the Falklands, the invasion of Grenada, Operation Desert Storm - the first Iraq War, Operations in Mogadishu as immortalized in the book and film Blackhawk Down , the Siege of Gorazde and Operation Barras in Sierra Leone, as well as more recent events at Fallujah, Iraq, and in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Richard Connaughton has interviewed most of the major figures involved in each of the conflicts and offers powerful insights into why battles either work or don't. This book will tell you what warfare means in the contemporary world and how it can affect tomorrow.
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Presents an insight into modern warfare. This book features conflicts including Goose Green in the Falklands, the invasion of Grenada, Operation Desert Storm - the first Iraq War, Operations in Mogadishu as well as events at Fallujah, Iraq, and in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Re: A Brief History of Modern Warfare
An excellent recommendation. The book can alaso be purchased from PLAY.com
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Re: A Brief History of Modern Warfare
I have been in touch with the author of the book, Richard Connaughton. His email is shown below. As you can see, he has provided us with a one-pager, which "provides a flavour of the book"
"Thank you for your e-mail. I attach a one-pager which provides a flavour of the book. The offer of a free advertisement is accepted with much pleasure. As to the online shop, I am copying this e-mail to the publisher Leo Hollis so that he can further discuss with you the provision of books and also an ad for the website."
I am enormously grateful,
With best wishes,
Richard Connaughton
