Jeffrey Record
Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597970914
- author:
- Jeffrey Record
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Potomac Books Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 18
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Armed Forces,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Beating Goliath: Why Insurgencies Win by Jeffrey Record. This book examines eleven insurgent wars from 1775 to the present and explores why, in some cases, weaker forces have successfully challenged stronger powers. Record identifies external assistance as a key factor in insurgent success, but notes that this is not a guarantee of victory. Instead, he finds that a combination of factors, including will, strategy, and regime type, often plays a role. The author applies his insights to the present-day insurgency in Iraq, drawing on comparative analysis of the Vietnam War and the Iraq War. Insurgent victories are rare, but when they occur, they can have significant consequences for history. This thought-provoking book offers a timely perspective on the complexities of insurgent warfare, making it a valuable read for scholars, policymakers, and military strategists.
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