Military Misfortunes - The Anatomy of Failure in War by Eliot A. Cohen and John Gooch
Why do competent armies fail? Eliot Cohen and John Gooch explore answers to this question throughout this extensive analysis. Since it was first published in 1990, Military Misfortunes has become the classic analysis of the unexpected catastrophes that befall competent militaries. Now with a new Afterword discussing America's missteps in Iraq, Somalia, and the War on Terror, Eliot A. Cohen and John Gooch's gripping battlefield narratives and groundbreaking explanations of the hidden factors that undermine armies are brought thoroughly up to date. As recent events prove, Military Misfortunes will be required reading for as long as armies go to war.
This paperback book is in very good condition with minor imperfections to the cover. Pages in very good condition with a mark on the outside edges of the pages.
ISBN 10: 0743280822 / ISBN 13: 9780743280822
Publisher: Free Press
Publication Date: 2006
