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I. B. Tauris & Company I.B. Tauris Military Leadership and Counterinsurgency Book

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Gain a unique perspective on the British Army's leadership culture during small wars through this essential academic text. Based on original archival research, this book provides a detailed survey of counterinsurgency operations that remain relevant for modern military and security professionals. The study focuses on the period between 1948 and 1960, examining three major counterinsurgency operations in Malaya, Kenya, and Cyprus. It explores how military leaders during this era helped develop a specific organizational culture known as 'small wars culture.' This title is a necessary resource for serving soldiers, military historians, and scholars of security studies. It offers deep insights into how strategic decisions and leadership styles shaped the evolution of British military doctrine in complex environments. Whether you are studying historical conflict or looking for lessons applicable to today's security landscape, this work provides a foundational understanding of small war strategy.

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Provides an original look at Britain's small wars leadership culture based on extensive archival research.

Covers three major counterinsurgency operations in Malaya, Kenya, and Cyprus conducted between 1948 and 1960.

Explains the development of the distinct 'small wars culture' within the British Army organizational structure.

Offers historical insights that maintain relevance for today's military and security professionals.

Serves as an essential reading resource for both active-duty soldiers and academic scholars of military studies.

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Release Date
13 December 2011
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27 June 2011

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