Thoroughly enjoyed this book on the history of small unit tactics in the Middle East and the lessons to be learned regarding bottom up versus top down unit tactics. Highly recommend. Really enjoyed the chapter of Chechnya.
Despite the book's title claiming to be about tactics, the author focused more on speculations about the motivations and relationships between groups. If the reader cuts out the geopolitical speculations, there is some good information in the book, though it's presented poorly.
This is actually my government class supplemental reading... we'll see how it goes, but I have a feeling its going to be very interesting. Full review to come.
EXCELLENT! this author is one of my favorites. Have read almost all his work. Touches on the axis of evil with great detail before most "experts" put it together.
Amazing book that shows how young Muslim youths with basic weapons has defeated the two greatest power in modern history. First they defeated Soviet Union in Afghanistan and later they defeated America in Iraq and Afghanistan. By reading this great book you will get a comprehensive look on how Muslim Militia fights and how they defeats countries far more stronger than them.