Fratricide in Battle
(Un)Friendly Fire
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:16th Jan '14
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This collection examines the subject of friendly fire through the eyes of international experts in the field.
Fratricide, or ‘Friendly Fire’, is a persistent and unwelcome feature in war. Can it be avoided? How can it be properly understood? Beginning with a historical analysis, Fratricide in Battle examines all aspects of the problem, covering both human and technical factors, before looking at a range of measures currently in use to tackle the issue. Charles Kirke brings together an international group of experts in the field, from both military and academic backgrounds, to provide a thorough examination of this crucial subject. Taken together, their contributions offer a comprehensive understanding of fratricide in its historical context and suggest important lessons for future generations.
This collection provides an effective account of the issue, notably in its historical context and as an aspect of risk management. Moreover, there are acute comments about the tactical dimensions involved and the processes of decision-making … This is an important collection about a dimension of conflict that is generally ignored in the literature but that increasingly receives public attention. -- Jeremy Black, University of Exeter, UK * European History Quarterly *
ISBN: 9781472523037
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 335g
288 pages