Intelligence In War

From the earliest times, commanders have sought knowledge of the enemy, his strengths and weaknesses, his dispositions and intentions. But how much effect, in the 'real time' of a battle or a campaign, can this knowledge have? In this magisterial new study, the author of A History of Warfare goes to the heart of a series of important conflicts to develop a powerful argument about intelligence in war. Keegan's narrative sweep is enthralling, whether portraying the dilemmas of Nelson seeking Napoleon's fleet, Stonewall Jackson in the American Civil War, Bletchley as it seeks to crack Ultra during the Battle of the Atlantic, the realities of the secret war in the Falklands or the numerous intelligence issues in the contemporary fight against terrorism.Author: Keegan, John,author Contributors: Keegan, John,author Binding: paperback Number Of Pages: 480 Publication Date: Release Date: Languages: English,Published,English,Original Language,Englis Format: import Edition: Re-issue Published/Release Date: 7 Oct 2004 Format: Paperback / softback Publisher/Studio/Brand: Vintage Author/Director/Artist: John Keegan Dimension (cm): 198x129x30 mm Package Dimension (cm): 37x196x130 mm Item Weight (g): 328 Package Weight (g): 343