Intelligence in War: Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to Al-Qaeda

Keegan, John

ISBN 10: 0375400532 / ISBN 13: 9780375400537

Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 2003

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First edition stated 2003, first printing, no previous printings listed. Published by Alfred A. Knopf. Hardcover with DJ. Condition new, square tight and crisp book, no edgewear, corners not bumped, no names, no underlinings no highlights, no bent page corners, not a reminder. DJ new, bright, no tears, no chips, no edgewear, price not clipped. 8vo, 416 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Intelligence in War: Knowledge of the Enemy from Napoleon to Al-Qaeda
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0375400532
• ISBN 13: 9780375400537
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: New

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Synopsis

A study on the influence of intelligence on war operations examines a series of historical wartime events to delineate the strategies and outcomes of each while linking the function of their intelligence operations, refuting perceptions that intelligence superiority is a key to war success. 125,000 first printing.

About the Author

John Keegan’s books include The First World War, The Battle for History, The Face of Battle, War and Our World, The Mask of Command, Fields of Battle and A History of Warfare. He is the defense editor of The Daily Telegraph (London). He lives in Wiltshire, England.