To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title To Dare and to Conquer: Special Operations and the Destiny of Nations, from Achilles to Al Qaeda
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Derek Leebaert
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:688
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152
Category/GenreMilitary history
ISBN/Barcode 9780316014236
ClassificationsDewey:356.1609
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General
Illustrations 11 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown & Company
Imprint Little, Brown & Company
Publication Date 2 March 2007
Publication Country United States

Description

In the tradition of Guns, Germs, and Steel, Leebaert tells the stories of small forces that have triumphed over vastly larger ones and changed the course of history -- from the Trojan Horse to Al Qaeda. Maps and charts.