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Asymmetric Warfare: The Peoples' Guide

by John Padbury

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A compact handbook on the political and popular dimensions of asymmetric conflict

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A compact handbook on the political and popular dimensions of asymmetric conflict

John Padbury presents asymmetric warfare as a form of conflict shaped not only by armed action but by politics, public power, and irregular strategy. Drawing on the author’s stated practical experience, this short guide organizes its subject around a people-centred view of revolutionary war, arguing that force, imprisonment, and censorship alone do not resolve such conflicts. Its emphasis falls on understanding the relationship between political struggle and warfare rather than on conventional battlefield models.

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  • Readers seeking a concise introduction to asymmetric or irregular warfare
  • Military or security studies readers interested in people-centred conflict analysis
  • Academic readers examining the political dimensions of revolutionary war

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Asymmetric warfareIrregular warfareRevolutionary conflictPolitical powerPublic support

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Book overview

John Padbury, author of the bestsellingBattle For Hurungwe: A Special Branch Victory in an Unwinnable War, draws from his personal, practical experiences to provide deep insights into asymmetrical warfare. Widely acclaimed for its application of irregular warfare strategies, his work has resonated with readers and military professionals alike. In response to requests from readers of all backgrounds, including military and academic personnel, this book offers a clear, practical handbook for understanding asymmetric warfare. "The people hold the power." "Kills, imprisonments and censorship do not win revolutionary wars." "Politics and war are synonymous."
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