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African Wars: A Defense Intelligence Perspective (Africa: Missing Voices, 7) (Volume 7),New
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During the past forty years, Africa south of the Sahara has been the most conflictprone region of the world. In spite of its geopolitical importance, it remains one of the least understood. African Wars provides a concise summary of four decades of warfare in subSaharan Africa with expert commentary by William Thom, an experienced and highly respected senior U.S. intelligence officer. As a defense analyst and senior Africa specialist in the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency, William Thom acquired unique indepth knowledge of conflict in this vast and troubled region. In African Wars, he shares this knowledge.Ranging from postcolonial insurgency in Rhodesia to ongoing strife in the Horn of Africa, from the horrors of Rwanda and the Congo to devastating civil wars in Angola, Mozambique, and Liberia, African Wars tracks seventeen different conflicts, many of which have a continuing influence on the continent's politicalmilitary affairs today. Thom complements his penetrating insights into and gripping accounts of specific wars with valuable wideranging impressions, in particular the often surprising adaptability of combatant groups to their material and political environments, and the frustrating marginalization of Africa within security circles during this period.African Wars is not only an edifying account of conflict, but also a lively memoir. Thom brings a wealth of detail, personal insight, and wit to the story of his training and education as an intelligence officer, the difficulties and oddities of traveling in Africa, and his skirmishes with the intelligence bureaucracy. Anyone interested in African security issues, contemporary warfare, or military intelligence will find this book indispensable.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'African Wars: A Defense Intelligence Perspective'? A: The book provides a comprehensive summary of four decades of warfare in sub-Saharan Africa, offering expert commentary on the region's conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is William Thom, a senior U.S. intelligence officer with extensive experience in Africa.
- Q: What types of conflicts are covered in the book? A: The book tracks seventeen different conflicts, including ongoing strife in the Horn of Africa and civil wars in Angola, Mozambique, and Liberia.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'African Wars'? A: The book was published on February 21, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'African Wars' have? A: The book contains 275 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any specific edition of the book? A: Yes, the book is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What themes does William Thom explore in his memoir? A: Thom explores themes related to his training and experiences as an intelligence officer, along with insights into Africa's political-military landscape.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Anyone interested in African security issues, contemporary warfare, or military intelligence will find this book indispensable.