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Military Strategy: Principles, Practices, and Historical Perspectives

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This is an excellent book, but needs to be updated. I think, the counter-insurgency portion needs to cite recent examples and lessons form Iraq and Afghanistan. This book and hopefully an updated version will be in my library for a long time to come.

John Collins has written a classic primer on military strategy whose relevance grows by the day. At a time in which the United States is confronted with multiple security challenges, the need for clear strategic thinking about objectives and how to attain them is apparent. The author is a well respected retired U.S. Army Colonel with experience as a strategist, author, and teacher with wide experience, including the National War College and the Congressional Research Service. This book is invaluable for anyone who wants to understand military strategy in all its complexity.

Have read this cover to cover and now in the process of re-reading some specific portion. Have to say that it is well-researched and thorough. Help to re-confirm some of my own research in this same space. Steven Lim (RSTN) from Singapore.