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Routledge - Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination

Name: Routledge - Confrontation, Strategy and War Termination
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex relationship between tactical military success and strategic outcomes in this study of Britain's conflict with Indonesia. During the 1960s, British forces achieved a series of tactical victories in an undeclared war, yet converting these wins into a clear strategic victory remained a significant challenge. This book examines the problem of war termination through the lens of conflict termination theories. It provides a detailed analysis of how British strategy functioned during the Confrontation, arguing that the approach was both exemplary and flawed. By studying these dual aspects, readers gain a better understanding of the difficulties involved in managing and ending modern conflicts. As a case study in military strategy and operational art, this work offers valuable insights for students, historians, and military professionals. It addresses the fundamental question of why winning battles does not always lead to winning a war, making it a necessary addition to any collection of military history and strategic studies.

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Analyzes the disconnect between tactical military victories and long-term strategic success during the 1960s conflict.

Uses established conflict termination theories to evaluate the British approach to the undeclared war with Indonesia.

Provides a detailed case study on the difficulties of strategy and the successful termination of conflict.

Examines how military strategy and operational art function when tactical wins do not yield immediate political results.

Offers an academic perspective on why British strategy during the Confrontation was both effective and flawed.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409446301
Category: Books > Subjects > History > Military History > Strategy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 March 2013
Listed Since: 06 September 2012

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