Hunger As a Military Weapon by N S Nash 2024 Hardcover-image

Hunger As a Military Weapon by N S Nash 2024 Hardcover

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Illustrator: Yes Topic: Military Science, Military / World War II, Military / Strategy, United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877) Number of Pages: 320 Pages Language: English ISBN-13: 9781399040594 Genre: Technology & Engineering, History LC Classification Number: U167.N3 2023 brand: Pen & Sword Books The Limited Item Length: 9.2 in Item Width: 6.1 in Dewey Edition: 23 Book Title: Hunger: Food Deprivation As a Military Weapon Publisher: Pen & Sword Books The Limited Format: Hardcover Author: N. S. Nash Intended Audience: Trade gtin13: 9781399040594 ISBN-10: 1399040596 Publication Year: 2024 Dewey Decimal: 355.4 Synopsis: Throughout the ages, more combatants and civilians have died in war of the effects of starvation and resulting disease than have been killed by bullet or bomb.The author of this fascinating work argues that, over the last 160 years, conflicts have been decided not just on the battlefield but by the denial of an adversary's access to food. The starvation that followed led to military indiscipline, social unrest, and a failure of governance. Numerous examples prove his point, not least Germany in 1919.The Union blockade of the Confederacy in 1861 was a major factor in the outcome of the Civil War as was the American strategy against Japan in 1943-1945. The fates of besieged forces both at Vicksburg in 1863 and the British at Kut in 1916 were sealed when control of their respective supply routes was lost. Churchill's fears over Hitler's U-boat campaign were well justified.'Logistics' is a modern word, but it describes a fundamental element of generalship, amply demonstrated at Metz in 1870 when logistic illiteracy resulted in a vast and hitherto undefeated French army having no option but to surrender.This thought-provoking book vividly demonstrates that extreme hunger is the precursor to starvation and, consequently, almost inevitable defeat. It proves that deprivation of food is a potent weapon that no commander can ignore., This thought-provoking book vividly demonstrates that extreme hunger is the precursor to starvation and, consequently, almost inevitable defeat. It proves that deprivation of food is a potent weapon that no commander can ignore.

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Further Details Title: Hunger: Food Deprivation as a Military Weapon Condition: New Format: Hardback EAN: 9781399040594 ISBN: 9781399040594 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military Release Date: 11/02/2023 Description: Throughout the ages, more combatants and civilians have died in war of the effects of starvation and resulting disease than have been killed by bullet or bomb.The author of this fascinating work argues that, over the last 160 years, conflicts have been decided not just on the battlefield but by the denial of an adversary’s access to food. The starvation that followed led to military indiscipline, social unrest, and a failure of governance. Numerous examples prove his point, not least Germany in 1919.The Union blockade of the Confederacy in 1861 was a major factor in the outcome of the Civil War as was the American strategy against Japan in 1943-1945. The fates of besieged forces both at Vicksburg in 1863 and the British at Kut in 1916 were sealed when control of their respective supply routes was lost. Churchill’s fears over Hitler’s U-boat campaign were well justified.‘Logistics’ is a modern word, but it describes a fundamental element of generalship, amply demonstrated at Metz in 1870 when logistic illiteracy resulted in a vast and hitherto undefeated French army having no option but to surrender.This thought-provoking book vividly demonstrates that extreme hunger is the precursor to starvation and, consequently, almost inevitable defeat. It proves that deprivation of food is a potent weapon that no commander can ignore. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 234mm Item Length: 156mm Author: N S Nash Genre: Law & Politics Topic: Military History, History Release Year: 2023 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. A gripping must-read! Nash explores the devastating yet often overlooked tactic of starvation in warfare, revealing how hunger has shaped history more than battles themselves. Rich with research, this hardback sheds light on a brutal but critical aspect of military strategy. Perfect for history buffs!

    Morgan Freea

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