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1.The Art of War by: Sun Tzu, Sun Zi May 01, 2006
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I'm not especially interested in military history, neither am I a manager or businessman, but I still found this book very enjoyable. It has the rare appeal of being of its time but at the same time applicable to the present day. Many of the insights feel very contemporary - not simply to the business arena but to any aspect of life. The style is terse and aphoristic, which means that it doesn't really matter that the book is quite short. Even the chapters on terrain tactics are interesting from a historical point of view. I would also recommend a book called the Fall by Steve Taylor for its insights into the origins and history of warfare and social conflict The Fall:the Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of a New Era: The ... Read More:

2.Apache Dawn: Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned by: Damien Lewis August 21, 2008
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WIth the plethora of stuff coming out now from grunts (sorry sniper one) throught to Harrier pilots, I have read many of these books and perhaps I have become overloaded. I cannot enthuse over this book and whilst it is without doubt accurate, I did not find that it flowed as a good read. I must admit judging by the rave reviews from many readers, there are many who feel that it is better than I did. Towards the end, I was looking to see how many pages were left, which is always a tell-tale sign for me that it is not that good. Well done to the AAC, I am glad that the army got the Apache rather than the REMFS of the RAF: sadly whilst I admire the AAC quite a bit and they pulled me out of a hole once, I can only give ... Read More:

3.The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World by: Rupert Smith September 07, 2006
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Rupert Smith uses both his past experience as a commander of multinational troops and his interest in military history to illustrate why military forces with numerical and technological advantages fail to achieve the desired outcome - their force has no utility. He then lists how politicians and the military alike can learn from such lessons to give their force utility. Highly stimulating and an easy read, The Utility of Force is written to such an extent that both novices interested in military affairs and those in the senior echelons of command can benefit from it. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

4.Strategy in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Strategic Studies from: OUP Oxford December 14, 2006
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This introductory textbook of strategic studies covers four main themes: the enduring issues of strategy, the evolution of joint warfare, twentieth-century theories, and contemporary issues of grand strategy. The book is written from the perspective of 'Western security interests', but even so, studying strategy helps us to think clearly about the ways in which states and others use organised force for political ends. The writers all refute technological determinism: new weapons - artillery in World War One, tanks in World War Two, guided missiles in the Arab-Israeli war of 1973, precision bombing and superior ground force technology in the Gulf War - were none of them unbeatable. They show that the basic principles of conducting land warfare ... Read More:

5.On War (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature) by: Carl Von Clausewitz July 01, 1997
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This is not an easy book to read nor understand. It takes several readings. A large investment in time will allow the reader to understand Clausewitz's system and the remarkable way that it stills aides in understanding the phenomenon of war. The text is adorned with many historical examples. Continuously emphasizing that war is 'a continuity of policy by other means. He has defined perfectly the theory of war, its tactical and strategic purposes. A must for an military or political leader.

6.Vulcan 607 by: Rowland White April 02, 2007
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I am no literary critic as the only time I read a book is on holiday. However, if more books were like this then that would change. I found it easy to read, albeit the number of characters involved did get confusing at times but this is a true story after all with each of them playing their own part and deserving of recognition. It flows well and was hard to put down and puts into perspective what is involved in any mission let alone one at the other side of the world. Its incredible that it ever came off. A fascinating, moving and thrilling read from start to finish. I applaud the RAF and those involved.

7.The "Times" Great Military Lives: Leadership and Courage - from Waterloo to the Falklands in Obituaries (Times) from: Times Books September 01, 2008
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I am no literary critic as the only time I read a book is on holiday. However, if more books were like this then that would change. I found it easy to read, albeit the number of characters involved did get confusing at times but this is a true story after all with each of them playing their own part and deserving of recognition. It flows well and was hard to put down and puts into perspective what is involved in any mission let alone one at the other side of the world. Its incredible that it ever came off. A fascinating, moving and thrilling read from start to finish. I applaud the RAF and those involved.

8.A Long Way Gone: The True Story of a Child Soldier by: Ishmael Beah January 07, 2008
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The subtitle to this is `Memoirs of a Boy Soldier' and Ishmael Beah paints a stunning and horrifying picture of what human beings are capable of doing. The acts that he's party to, the acts that he perpetrates, are horrendous in their violence and their cruelty, and yet Ishmael's background story - how he loses his family and everything he has known and is manipulated and coerced into his actions - gives these acts a dramatic context. Reading this true story will stir strong emotions and, in the case of this reviewer at least, put things into perspective; for those thinking life is tough with credit crunches and expensive petrol prices, think again...

9.The Circuit: An Ex-SAS Soldier's True Account of One of the Most Powerful and Secretive Industries Spawned by the War on Terror by: Bob Shepherd April 18, 2008
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[[ASIN:0330455737 The Circuit: An Ex-SAS Soldier's True Account of One of the Most Powerful and Secretive Industries Spawned by the War on Terror] A fascinating insight into the job of a 'Close Protection' operative.Bob Shepherd pulls no punches with his opinions about his fellow countrymen(and non fellow countrymen)who share the same profession,especially if they're not trained to his standard,which as you might guess after 23 years serving with 'The Regiment' are understandably high.If you're looking for a book crammed with boys own stories about damsels in distress and guns and explosions in true gruesome detail,then this definately is NOT the book for you.This is a story about a true professional in every sense of the word,who makes it his duty to understand the ... Read More:

10.Contemporary Security Studies from: OUP Oxford December 07, 2006
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[[ASIN:0330455737 The Circuit: An Ex-SAS Soldier's True Account of One of the Most Powerful and Secretive Industries Spawned by the War on Terror] A fascinating insight into the job of a 'Close Protection' operative.Bob Shepherd pulls no punches with his opinions about his fellow countrymen(and non fellow countrymen)who share the same profession,especially if they're not trained to his standard,which as you might guess after 23 years serving with 'The Regiment' are understandably high.If you're looking for a book crammed with boys own stories about damsels in distress and guns and explosions in true gruesome detail,then this definately is NOT the book for you.This is a story about a true professional in every sense of the word,who makes it his duty to understand the ... Read More:

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