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Unconventional Warriors
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Author : Matthew B. Hill
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2018-02-21
Unconventional Warriors written by Matthew B. Hill and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-21 with Performing Arts categories.
Tracing the "American Guerrilla" narrative through more than one hundred years of film and television, this book shows how the conventions and politics of this narrative influence Americans to see themselves as warriors, both on screen and in history. American guerrillas fight small-scale battles that, despite their implications for large-scale American victories, often go untold. This book evaluates those stories to illumine the ways in which film and television have created, reinforced, and circulated an "American Guerrilla" fantasy—a mythic narrative in which Americans, despite having the most powerful military in history, are presented as underdog resistance fighters against an overwhelming and superior occupying evil. Unconventional Warriors: The Fantasy of the American Resistance Fighter in Television and Film explains that this fantasy has occupied the center of numerous war films and in turn shaped the way in which Americans see those wars and themselves. Informed by the author's expertise on war in contemporary literature and popular culture, this book begins with an introduction that outlines the basics of the "American Guerrilla" narrative and identifies it as a recurring theme in American war films. Subsequent chapters cover one hundred years of American "guerrillas" in film and television. The book concludes with a chapter on science fiction narratives, illustrating how the conventions and politics of these stories shape even the representation of wholly fictional, imagined wars on screen.
Unconventional Warriors
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Author : Diego Solis
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-01-08
Unconventional Warriors written by Diego Solis and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-08 with categories.
This is not a book about war, nor is it a book about politics. It's about a profound spiritual journey that took Diego Solis to some of the most dangerous places on earth, inspired to answer one question: What is a warrior? From Afghanistan's snowcapped mountains to New Guinea's jungles, Unconventional Warriors will help the reader find a sense of empowerment and awaken their inner warrior. It's about finding a cause that leads to a greater sense of purpose. About choosing our battles wisely and empathizing even with those we viscerally disagree with. It's about better knowing ourselves by leaving our comfort zone and resiliently adapting to harsh, uncertain, and complex environments. About accepting our darkest fears and using them strategically to create self-trust. And it's about knowing what type of inner warrior do we want to empower in the toughest wars of all-the war against ourselves.
Unconventional Warrior
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Author : Walter Morris Herd
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2013-06-13
Unconventional Warrior written by Walter Morris Herd and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-13 with History categories.
This fascinating look at the life of a modern-day professional soldier gives the reader an inside view of the deadly global war on terror. Herd argues that conflicting political objectives have muddied the way forward for the on-the-ground commanders and thus threaten the prospect of any real victory in Afghanistan. He uses everyday stories to make his points: "One of the local leaders pointed to his wrist and said to my interpreter, 'the Americans have all the watches but we have all the time.' That made a lasting impression on me." Colonel Herd was one of the highest ranking officers on the ground with a command of some 4,000 elite soldiers from all branches of the U.S. military and five other coalition nations. It was a mission he had trained for all of his life. A sixth-generation soldier, Herd became a master parachutist, a combat scuba diver, a Green Beret and an Army Ranger. He conducted combat missions against the Taliban by using the Special Forces mandate to work by, with and through the local population.
Unconventional Warfare In South Asia
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Author : Scott Gates
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-02-17
Unconventional Warfare In South Asia written by Scott Gates and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-17 with Political Science categories.
India is the world's tenth largest economy and possesses the world's fourth largest military. The subcontinent houses about one-fifth of the world's population and its inhabitants are divided into various tribes, clans and ethnic groups following four great religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. Framing the debate using case studies from across the region as well as China, Afghanistan and Burma and using a wealth of primary and secondary sources this incisive volume takes a closer look at the organization and doctrines of the 'shadow armies' and the government forces which fight the former. Arranged in a thematic manner, each chapter critically asks; Why stateless marginal groups rebel? How do states attempt to suppress them? What are the consequences in the aftermath of the conflict especially in relation to conflict resolution and peace building? Unconventional Warfare in South Asia is a welcomed addition to the growing field of interest on civil wars and insurgencies in South Asia. An indispensable read which will allow us to better understand whether South Asia is witnessing a 'New War' and whether the twenty-first century belongs to the insurgents.
Green Berets
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Author : Hans Halberstadt
language : en
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date : 1989
Green Berets written by Hans Halberstadt and has been published by Berkley this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with History categories.
They are the Special Forces--the elite--secret troops, masters of silent warfare and sudden death. The author goes behind enemy lines to reveal the lives of the fearless soldiers whose jobs are to teach the modern skills of today's Samurai. Includes 32 pages of dramatic photos.
Green Berets
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Author : Hans Halberstadt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988-01-01
Green Berets written by Hans Halberstadt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-01 with categories.
Street Smarts
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Author : Edward J. Amato
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Street Smarts written by Edward J. Amato and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Special operations (Military science) categories.
U.S. Army Special Forces (SF) has historically conducted Unconventional Warfare (UW) in the remote, rural, under-developed regions of the world. This thesis analyzes the relevance of UW to contemporary joint urban operations (JUO) during Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) and Stability and Support Operations (SASO). America's pre-eminence on the conventional battlefield, and the asymmetric advantages cities offer, should compel adversaries to engage us on urban terrain. Despite this observation, current doctrine inadequately prepares our forces for MOOTW or SASO in cities. Modernization efforts focus predominantly on improving high-intensity combat skills, and developing technological combat-multipliers. During MOOTW and SASO casualties, collateral damage, and political consequences can rapidly erode public support; conventional combat operations may entail excessive political risk. Forces trained for unit maneuver warfare are not sufficient for stabilizing politically charged conflicts short of war. Unique capabilities, training, and experience conducting UW makes SF ideally suited for conducting JUO in this arena. A case study of U.S. involvement in Bosnia-Herzegovina demonstrates the unique capabilities SF provides commanders, not otherwise available in the extant force structure. This thesis advocates using UW to counter urban, asymmetric threats, and concludes with a recommendation for developing amplifying doctrine for conducting UW in urban areas.
Seal Warrior
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Author : Thomas H. Keith
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2009-07-07
Seal Warrior written by Thomas H. Keith and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
During the Vietnam era, many of the U.S. Navy SEALs (SEa, Air, Land commandos) never filed for a Purple Heart unless they were severely wounded. Thomas H. Keith, Master Chief, SEAL Team 2, is living proof. He carries a piece of shrapnel behind one lung, a reminder of the day he called in 40 mm mortar fire on the enemy that was trying to catch up to his crew as the crew hauled ass out of the bush. Not only did he never report it, it was never removed---it just wasn't serious enough. SEAL Warrior is the vivid, gritty, transporting memoir of a man destined for combat, a third-generation soldier for whom serving his country was not only an honor, it was tradition. While his grandfathers fought in France, and his father's position as a U.S. Navy Chief took him all around the world, Tom Keith fought his first war in the jungles of Vietnam. Fighting a guerilla war on foreign soil for the first time in American history, the SEALS found that there were no front lines; the enemy was an integral part of the entire society. This atypical form of warfare demanded that new tactics, new strategic applications of force, and a new understanding of a complex social and cultural enmity be found. SEAL Warrior goes beyond the horror and bravado of battle to offer a deeper insight into the ways in which the SEALs fought, learned, reacted, and expanded their understanding of guerilla warfare during the Vietnam War. It's also a personal, riveting account of how one young American survived, and, over time, grew to trust and revere many of those who once had been his enemy. With America again deeply involved in guerilla warfare, there is no better time to honor the unique abilities, understanding, and courage of these warriors who sacrificed it all to fight for nothing less than peace.
Shadow Warrior
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Author : Randall B. Woods
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-04-09
Shadow Warrior written by Randall B. Woods and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with History categories.
World War II commando, Cold War spy, and CIA director under presidents Nixon and Ford, William Egan Colby played a critical role in some of the most pivotal events of the twentieth century. A quintessential member of the greatest generation, Colby embodied the moral and strategic ambiguities of the postwar world, and first confronted many of the dilemmas about power and secrecy that America still grapples with today. In Shadow Warrior, eminent historian Randall B. Woods presents a riveting biography of Colby, revealing that this crusader for global democracy was also drawn to the darker side of American power. Aiming to help reverse the spread of totalitarianism in Europe and Asia, Colby joined the U.S. Army in 1941, just as America entered World War II. He served with distinction in France and Norway, and at the end of the war transitioned into America's first peacetime intelligence agency: the CIA. Fresh from the fight against fascism, Colby zealously redirected his efforts against international communism. He insisted on the importance of fighting communism on the ground, doggedly applying guerilla tactics for counterinsurgency, sabotage, surveillance, and information-gathering on the new battlefields of the Cold War. Over time, these strategies became increasingly ruthless; as head of the CIA's Far East Division, Colby oversaw an endless succession of assassination attempts, coups, secret wars in Laos and Cambodia, and the Phoenix Program, in which 20,000 civilian supporters of the Vietcong were killed. Colby ultimately came clean about many of the CIA's illegal activities, making public a set of internal reports -- known as the "family jewels" -- that haunt the agency to this day. Ostracized from the intelligence community, he died under suspicious circumstances -- a murky ending to a life lived in the shadows. Drawing on multiple new sources, including interviews with members of Colby's family, Woods has crafted a gripping biography of one of the most fascinating and controversial figures of the twentieth century.
The Warrior And The Wolf
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Author : Rich Hungerford
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2021-05-28
The Warrior And The Wolf written by Rich Hungerford and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-28 with Self-Help categories.
There is an arduous path that warriors walk, no matter where they live in the world. True warriors seek to learn what serves them and what does not, what is selfish and what is selfless, and how to decide in favor of light over dark. Like everyone else, the warrior owns the consequences, good or bad. In a how-to manual, modern-day warrior Rich Hungerford offers guidance and support to a new era of warriors desiring to positively impact the world while navigating the challenges of life. Intertwined with his often deeply-personal insights gathered from his own life journey is philosophical guidance on how to successfully walk the warriors’ path. Within the three stages of the journey, Hungerford candidly describes both the difficulties and rewards that accompany a warrior’s commitment to personal growth, provides an awareness of the importance of developing the mind, body, and spirit along the way, and encourages the acceptance of and surrender to a personal destiny with grace. The Warrior and the Wolf shares wisdom, insights, and advice for warriors seeking guidance on how to walk a spiritual path to develop the higher self, live true, and truly live.