Warfare in Woods and Forests

by Anthony Clayton

Fighting in woods and forests is a very special form of war. Avoided by military commanders unless such terrain is to their advantage, for soldiers forest battles are a chaotic mix of dread, determination, and, all too often, death. Adversaries remain in constant fear of concealed ambush, casualties usually must be abandoned, and prisoners who cannot be guarded are killed. Heightened fear can lead to excesses. Too often, armies have been badly...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253356881
• ISBN13: 9780253356888
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher