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Digital Soldiers: The Gizmos, Gadgets, and Paper Bullets Behind Military High Technology

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I found this book to be an excellent and informal look at changing military technology. Always remember- military tech will cost more than you think. I have enjoyed every Dunnigan book I have read; he presents information clearly and concisely, with a generous leavening of humor. Highly recommended

This book insulted my intelligence. Dunnigan's style is very informal, which is fine if there is some critical thought mixed in, but there isn't. Proof that Dunnigan's intellect lacks rigor can be found throughout the book, but let me quote from page 30 to make my point. "We should also remember that 'digital soldiers' is a concept that includes all sorts of new technology. It doesn't have to use electrons to qualify, it just has to make the soldier more effective." He includes Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) in this highly refined concept of digital soldiers. His informal style is more a necessity than an aid, for how else could he fill 309 pages with so little original thought if he didn't constantly use sentences like "But thats not all.", "Well you get the picture.","Far from it.", "Yup, progress.", and "But more are in the works."? These 5 sentences were all taken from page 259. Imagine reading an entire book filled with this drivel. My copy is already in the trash.