{"product_id":"9781410224828","title":"Small Wars Manual","description":"The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet, and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one with a long and storied history. This classic 1940 official government report, created by the Corps, laid the groundwork for the \"small wars\" fought by the United States in the post-World War II era, and has been used to strategize the American occupation of Iraq in the early 21st century.\u003cp\u003e• What is a small war?\u003cbr\u003e• What is the nature of operations for such a conflict?\u003cbr\u003e• What kind of staffing does a small war require?\u003cbr\u003e• What logistical and training issues need to be taken into account?\u003cbr\u003e• What is the importance of neutral zones?\u003cbr\u003e• How do tactics differ in a small war?\u003cbr\u003e• How should an occupying force disarm a civilian population?\u003cbr\u003e• and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilitary buffs, wargamers, and anyone seeking to understand fundamental military strategy will find this a fascinating and informative document.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Press Holdings International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47049249030384,"sku":"9781410224828","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781410224828_p0.jpg?v=1763720795","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781410224828","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}