Special Operations and Strategy: From World War II to the War on Terrorism (Strategy and History)

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Toggle navigation Additional Book Information. Table of Contents 1. Reviews 'With Special Operations and Strategy, James D Kiras offers a rare scholarly analysis of the ways in which SO can — and cannot — contribute to strategic success. Kane, University of Hull, UK ' Request an e-inspection copy.

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In theoretical terms, special operations and their strategic impact as the fourth dimension of warfare have not been well understood. James Kiras, assistant professor at the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, has addressed this gap for the benefit of both the members of the profession of arms and students of warfare.

As the title suggests, Dr. Kiras ventures into the domain of strategic theory as it relates to the role of special operations forces SOF. The strategic role of special operations forces is frequently poorly understood, and this book demonstrates, through case studies, how SOF can be employed to strategic effect, especially through the use of attritional operations at the strategic level.

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There is a dearth of strategic literature on this subject, and Dr. Kiras provides a timely and relevant study that is both academically sound and intellectually provocative. He walks the reader through his analysis, emphasizing that military and academic communities have ignored or not fully understood the strategic relevance and impact of special operations forces and special operations.

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This analytical failure to fully comprehend the impact and import of special operations within the context of the strategic realm has been responsible, in some cases, for the misuse of these strategic assets. One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. James Kiras provides an outstanding examination of the nature and theory of Special Operations in a meticulously researched and well written work. Kiras offers the first comprehensive theory of Special Operations and evaluates the strategic significance of these operations in several excellent case studies.

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