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Stupid Wars: A Citizen's Guide to Botched Putsches, Failed Coups, Inane Invasions, and Ridiculous Revolutions - Brossura
A lighthearted collection of some of history's most haphazard military blunders includes synopses of such campaigns as the U.S.'s invasion of Russia, the U.K.'s ill-fated Falklands War, and Hitler's beer-hall putsch, in a volume that also pays tribute to the poor judgment that contributed to profiled failures. Original. 30,000 first printing.
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Witty commentary and ironic asides make for entertaining reading...a great gift for Father’s Day. (Armchair General)
If you think you know your history, think again.... A remarkable job recalling several of the dumbest ideas that ended up wasting lives, time and treasure. War is sometimes necessary, but it’s never pretty. Now, thanks to Mike and Ed, we have the proof that war is exceedingly stupid. (Jordan Rich, WBZ Boston)
Excellent, entertaining descriptions of historical figures and events...An irreverent tone and lively writing make this book readable and appealing. (School Library Journal)
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If you think you know your history, think again.... A remarkable job recalling several of the dumbest ideas that ended up wasting lives, time and treasure. War is sometimes necessary, but it’s never pretty. Now, thanks to Mike and Ed, we have the proof that war is exceedingly stupid. (Jordan Rich, WBZ Boston)
Excellent, entertaining descriptions of historical figures and events...An irreverent tone and lively writing make this book readable and appealing. (School Library Journal)
Ed Strosser and Michael Prince met in history class at Boston University and have stopped discussing history only long enough to eat and sleep. They both live in New York City.
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- Data di pubblicazione2008
- ISBN 10 0061258474
- ISBN 13 9780061258473
- RilegaturaCopertina flessibile
- Numero di pagine320
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Descrizione libro Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. When winners write history, they sometimes "forget" to include their own embarrassing misjudgments. Fortunately, this take-no-prisoners edition of history isn't going to let the winners (or the losers) forget the mistakes of the past. Be prepared to laugh out loud--and gasp in horror--at the most painfully idiotic strategies, alliances, and decisions the world has ever known. These stupid wars have been launched by democracies as well as monarchies and dictatorships, in recent decades just as often as in less "enlightened" times. The ridiculous and reckless conflicts chronicled in Stupid Wars include the misdirected Fourth Crusade, the half-baked invasion of Russia by the U.S., the U.K.'s baffling Falklands War, Hitler's ill-fated Beer Hall Putsch, several incredibly foolish South American conflicts, the Bay of Pigs fiasco, and many more. Whether you're a future dictator, war-mongering politician, royal mistress, or history lover, these blow-by-stupid-blow accounts will teach you the valuable lessons you need to stay off the list, including: Don't declare war on all your neighbors at the same time.Working radios, accurate maps, and weather-appropriate uniforms are big plusses.Large amounts of bird poop and very small islands are probably not worth dying for.Never invade Russia. Seriously. It's a really bad idea. Strosser and Prince take a humorous and insightful look at mankind's most idiotic strategies, foolish alliances, and other ill-considered military blunders. 16 b&w photos. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Codice articolo 9780061258473
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