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Routledge Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination - Britain's Indonesia Conflict

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Explore how Britain achieved tactical military victories during its undeclared 1960s conflict with Indonesia, yet struggled to convert battlefield success into strategic triumph. This scholarly analysis applies conflict termination theories to examine the British Confrontation campaign, revealing how strategy can be simultaneously exemplary and flawed. The book dissects the paradox of winning battles whilst facing difficulties in ending the war, offering an illuminating case study for military historians, defence strategists, and policymakers seeking to understand the complex relationship between tactical performance and strategic objectives. Routledge's examination of this pivotal Cold War confrontation provides essential insights into military strategy, operational planning, and the often-overlooked challenges of achieving decisive war termination in limited conflicts.

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Applies conflict termination theories to analyse Britain's Confrontation campaign against Indonesia during the 1960s undeclared war.

Examines the strategic paradox of achieving tactical military victories whilst struggling to translate them into successful war termination.

Explores the Military Strategy and Operational Art framework to understand how British forces balanced tactical success with strategic limitations.

Provides a comprehensive case study relevant to military history scholars, defence strategists, and students of Cold War geopolitics.

Published by Routledge, offering academic rigour in examining post-colonial conflict dynamics and strategic decision-making.

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Release Date
28 March 2013
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06 September 2012

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