HughesWilson, John

Military Intelligence Blunders

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ISBN 13:: 9781789466690
author:: HughesWilson, John
format:: Paperback
publisher:: John Blake Publishing Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 480
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Military History, General,
Condition:: New
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A professional military-intelligence officer's view of some of the greatest intelligence blunders in recent history is presented in this book. Colonel John Hughes-Wilson examines how crucial intelligence was often ignored, misunderstood or manipulated by politicians and seasoned generals. The author analyzes several significant events, including the US-led coalition's 2003 war with Iraq, the failures of intelligence in Ukraine following Russia's invasion in February 2022, and other notable incidents such as Pearl Harbor, the Tet Offensive, and the Falklands conflict. By exploring these examples, Colonel Hughes-Wilson sheds light on why critical intelligence was frequently overlooked or distorted. The book also delves into the role of government pressure on intelligence agencies to present a particular line, and how this can lead to flawed assessments and poor decision-making.

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