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Strike Warfare in the 21st Century
Dale E. Knutsen
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Description for Strike Warfare in the 21st Century
Hardcover. The book aims to correct a deficiency with respect to an accurate account of how strike weapons are actually developed. The entire development and life cycle is described, step by step, at the summary level. Num Pages: 208 pages, 30 maps. BIC Classification: JWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 180 x 18. Weight in Grams: 428.
Strike warfare is a term that is rarely used in the popular media even though reports of conflicts often describe its application or effects. Those brief snippets of information seldom provide a complete picture of what is happening at the time, and they almost never explain the operational or technical background that influences how such actions occur. This leaves the average reader or viewer with an information void and a gap in understanding. This book is intended to fill that gap. It does so in a logical and methodical fashion, building the picture piece by piece using easily understandable ... Read more
Strike warfare is a term that is rarely used in the popular media even though reports of conflicts often describe its application or effects. Those brief snippets of information seldom provide a complete picture of what is happening at the time, and they almost never explain the operational or technical background that influences how such actions occur. This leaves the average reader or viewer with an information void and a gap in understanding. This book is intended to fill that gap. It does so in a logical and methodical fashion, building the picture piece by piece using easily understandable ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Naval Institute Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Annopolis, United States
ISBN
9781612510835
SKU
V9781612510835
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99-15
About Dale E. Knutsen
Dale E. Knutsen was a part of the strike weapons development community for three decades, serving primarily at the U.S. Navy’s airborne weapons establishment at China Lake, California. He is perhaps best known for his association with such programs as Walleye, Harpoon and JSOW. He now makes his home in the forests of northern California.
Reviews for Strike Warfare in the 21st Century
Strike Warfare in the 21st Century is an excellent introduction for the average citizen but also for military personnel unfamiliar with the topic. Knutsen skillfully contributes to this understanding within his appealing work on modern strike warfare."
Military Review "This is a thoroughly professional but readable book that explains the U.S. Navy's current arsenal of strike weapons and their specialized uses. ... Read more
Military Review "This is a thoroughly professional but readable book that explains the U.S. Navy's current arsenal of strike weapons and their specialized uses. ... Read more