The White Flag Principle: How to Lose a War (and Why) [Paperback]

Shimon Tzabar (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1568582595 | ISBN-13: 978-1568582597 | Publication Date: February 2003 | Edition: 2nd

Nearly 40 years ago, contemplating a dogfight between Israeli and Syrian jets, Shimon Tzabar got to thinking about how war works. The result is a crystal-clear, at times funny inversion of such classics as Sun-Tzu’s The Art of War. Readers find the facts on why often — almost always, in major conflicts throughout history — victory is not all it’s cracked up to be. Practical advice is offered as well, such as what to do if you’re in danger of winning, and how to surrender in the midst of a firefight. This new illustrated edition of the 1974 original includes updated information on the latest international conflicts, and confirms the timelessness of the White Flag Principle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 248 pages
• Publisher: Four Walls Eight Windows; 2nd edition (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568582595
• ISBN-13: 978-1568582597
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,735,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Unique, Unorthodox Approach to Modern Warfare, August 1, 2003

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"turbo8112" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The White Flag Principle: How to Lose a War (and Why) (Paperback)

Once one looks past Tzabar's absolutely confident tone, a unique approach to the victor/loser relationship emerges with questionable factual backing. While a good read for anyone interested in the 'art' of war, The White Flag Principle also can spark the interest of those concerned with the new political atmosphere of today's world. With the US as the only superpower, the text provides a step by step handbook approach for anyone looking to benefit through a carefully administered defeat at the hands of such overwhelming force. A unique and thought provoking text, but it receives only 4 stars for the manifesto style writing of Tzabar.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shimon Tzabar should have sticked with studying mushrooms!, April 16, 2007

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M. Heng "Glock 21" (The Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The White Flag Principle: How to Lose a War (and Why) (Paperback)

Shimon Tzabar have based his theory on a few observations. Like what he called a 'retreat'. That 'retreat' could be seen by others as a from of maneuver warfare, assymatric warfare or hit-and-run.
Being a loser may sometimes have positive sides, but not always!!! If you look further in history. There lots more of examples where the loser was wiped out or became slaves.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to lose at war, August 2, 2003

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James D. Miller (South Deerfield, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The White Flag Principle: How to Lose a War (and Why) (Paperback)

After explaining the benefits of military defeat the author carefully explains how nations can achieve defeat. The author expounds on the necessities of mistreating your troops, opening tactical gaps in your lines and encouraging the enemy to encircle you. An extremely entertaining read.