The Art and Science of Military Deception.

It is said that deception among people in a civilized society is something to be loathed even though it seems to be part of human nature; but deception in war is a virtue. Properly designed and executed, stratagems reduce the horrific costs of war. This book is a comprehensive collection of classic...

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Main Author: Rothstein, Hy
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Other Authors: Whaley, Barton
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Norwood : Artech House, 2013.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:It is said that deception among people in a civilized society is something to be loathed even though it seems to be part of human nature; but deception in war is a virtue. Properly designed and executed, stratagems reduce the horrific costs of war. This book is a comprehensive collection of classic articles on deception, hand-picked and expertly introduced by well-known experts on military deception. The purpose of this book is to set in motion a renaissance for using deception as an instrument of statecraft. The various sections are designed to cumulatively provide sufficient breadth and depth.
Physical Description:1 online resource (607 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781608075522
1608075524
9781523117628
1523117621