A quick & dirty guide to war
James F. Dunnigan • 1985 • Brilliance Audio
- Author
- James F. Dunnigan
- First published
- 1985
- Publisher
- Brilliance Audio
- Genres
- Science
- Subjects
- World politics · Cyberspace operations (Military science) · War
- ISBN
- 9781522655367
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Originally published in 1985, A Quick & Dirty Guide to War was written by James F. Dunnigan, a renowned expert in military simulations and wargame design. The book emerged from the geopolitical tensions of the late Cold War, aiming to demystify complex military concepts for the general public. Dunnigan leveraged his background as the founder of Simulations Publications, Inc. to provide a pragmatic, analytical framework for understanding international conflicts, global alliances, and the logistics of modern warfare.
The guide is characterized by its accessible, no-nonsense prose, reflecting Dunnigan's goal to make defense analysis understandable outside of academic or military circles. It was designed as a primer for civilians to interpret news coverage of geopolitical flashpoints. While the text is rooted in the strategic landscape of the mid-1980s, it is often cited for its enduring methodology regarding how military force is projected and sustained, and it has seen various reprints and audio adaptations, such as the Brilliance Audio edition, to maintain its availability for students of strategy.
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