Advanced Land Warfare: Tactics and Operations

The future of land warfare is uncertain, but it will likely involve advanced technology, changing tactics, and a greater focus on information dissemination. This book explores the evolving role of land forces, including the changes in command and execution, and the impact of rapid technological innovation on warfare. It provides insights into key contemporary developments in land warfare and features case studies from different national contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Over the past decade, the realm of international politics has witnessed a significant increase in volatility, heightening the risk of large-scale military conflict. However, the nature of future wars will be shaped by a multitude of factors, encompassing adversaries, allies, technology, geographical scope, and various domains of warfare. While it is widely accepted that land forces will continue to hold importance in the foreseeable future, it is crucial to acknowledge that the battlefield is undergoing a transformative process, which in turn impacts the mission, purpose, and utilization of land forces. In the face of complex challenges and security threats, the future conduct of land warfare is subject to profound and critical inquiries.

Advanced Land Warfare delves into the evolving role of land forces, with a particular focus on the transformations that have occurred in command and execution of combat, as well as the role of rapid technological innovation and information dissemination in shaping warfare. The book offers insights into key contemporary developments in land warfare, presenting case studies on land tactics and operations across different national contexts, drawing upon the best of theory, practice, and professional experience. Chapters authored by renowned international scholars and practitioners contribute to the richness of the content.

In addressing the realities of the modern battlefield, the book addresses a range of critical questions about land tactics and operations, combining a conceptual basis with empirical examples of tactical thinking and practice. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the perspectives of various national armies to provide a current understanding of the central issues of land warfare. An open-access title, available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license, ensures widespread accessibility and dissemination of knowledge.

Weight: 856g
Dimension: 244 x 162 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192857422