SOE Operations in Western Europe
Title | SOE Operations in Western Europe PDF eBook |
Author | Great Britain. Public Record Office |
Publisher | Public Record Office Publications |
Pages | 118 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Political Science |
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Arkivoversigt/Bibliografi over SOE operationer i Vesteuropa under 2. Verdenskrig. Bibliografien er udarbejdet på grundlag af udleverede kilder fra det britiske rigsarkiv og indeholder bl.a. kodenavne på de enkelte operationer
Bioterrorism and Biocrimes
Title | Bioterrorism and Biocrimes PDF eBook |
Author | W. Seth Carus |
Publisher | The Minerva Group, Inc. |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781410100238 |
The working paper is divided into two main parts. The first part is a descriptive analysis of the illicit use of biological agents by criminals and terrorists. It draws on a series of case studies documented in the second part. The case studies describe every instance identifiable in open source materials in which a perpetrator used, acquired, or threatened to use a biological agent. While the inventory of cases is clearly incomplete, it provides an empirical basis for addressing a number of important questions relating to both biocrimes and bioterrorism. This material should enable policymakers concerned with bioterrorism to make more informed decisions. In the course of this project, the author has researched over 270 alleged cases involving biological agents. This includes all incidents found in open sources that allegedly occurred during the 20th Century. While the list is certainly not complete, it provides the most comprehensive existing unclassified coverage of instances of illicit use of biological agents.
War Secrets in the Ether
Title | War Secrets in the Ether PDF eBook |
Author | Wilhelm F. Flicke |
Publisher | |
Pages | 234 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780894122330 |
"The story of German 'code-breaking' successes and radio-espionage during and between the world wars"--Cover.
The Competitive Advantage
Title | The Competitive Advantage PDF eBook |
Author | Michael E Krivdo |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2019-05-23 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781099805257 |
Volume 8 of the Army University Large Scale Combat Operations series. The Competitive Advantage: Special Operations Forces in Large Scale Combat Operations presents twelve historical case studies of special operations forces from World War I through Operation Iraqi Freedom. This volume sheds light upon the emerging roles, missions, and unique capabilities that have forged a path for Army Special Operations Forces today. These case studies set Large Scale Combat Operations in the center and place ARSOF's role in the forefront. If a reader were to take one piece from this volume, it would be the clear understanding of the close synergy that occurs between the Conventional Force and SOF in Large Scale Combat Operations for major wars in the 20th and early 21st century. That synergy should provide a broad azimuth for military planners and practitioners to follow as the Army, SOF, and the Joint Force combine to preserve the peace, defend the Nation, and defeat any adversary.
Diagnosing Corruption in Ethiopia
Title | Diagnosing Corruption in Ethiopia PDF eBook |
Author | Janelle Plummer |
Publisher | World Bank Publications |
Pages | 448 |
Release | 2012-07-06 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0821395327 |
This is a study of the nature of corruption in Ethiopia. It maps eight key sectors. The diagnostics strongly suggest that, in Ethiopia, corrupt practice in the delivery of basic services is potentially much lower than other low-income countries, but that there are emerging patterns in sector level corruption.
A Historical Perspective on Light Infantry
Title | A Historical Perspective on Light Infantry PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Ray McMichael |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Infantry |
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This study seeks to clarify the nature of light infantry. General characteristics of light infantry forces are identified, and an analysis of how light forces operate tactically and how they are supported is presented. In the process, the relationship of the light infantry ethic to its organization is evaluated, and the differences between light infantry and conventional infantry is illuminated. For the purpose of this study, the term conventional infantry refers to modern-day motorized and mechanized infantry and to the large dismounted infantry forces typical of the standard infantry divisions of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The study concludes that light infantry is unique and distinct. A light infantry ethic exits and manifests itself in a distinctive tactical style, in a special attitude toward the environment, in a freedom from dependence on fixed lines of communication, and in a strong propensity for self-reliance. The study is based on a historical analysis of 4 light infantry forces employed during and since World War II: The Chindits, in the 1944 Burma campaign against the Japanese; The Chinese communist Forces during the Korean War; British operations in Malaya and Borneo 1948-66; and the First Special Service Force in the mountains of Italy 1942-44. -- p. [2] of cover.
Learning to Industrialize
Title | Learning to Industrialize PDF eBook |
Author | Kenichi Ohno |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 369 |
Release | 2014-04-03 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1136198849 |
This book proposes a new, pragmatic way of approaching economic development which features policy learning based on a comparison of international best policy practices. While the important role of government in promoting private sector development is being recognized, policy discussion often remains general without details as to what exactly to do and how to avoid common pitfalls. This book fills the gap by showing concrete policy contents, procedures, and organizations adopted in high-performing East Asian economies. Natural resources and foreign aid and investment can take a country to a certain income level, but growth stalls when given advantages are exhausted. Economies will be caught in middle income traps if growth impetus is not internally generated. Meanwhile, countries that have soared to high income introduced mindset, policies, and institutions that encouraged, or even forced, accumulation of human capital – skills, technology, and knowledge. How this can be done systematically is the main topic of policy learning. However, government should not randomly adopt what Singapore or Taiwan did in the past. A continued march to prosperity is possible only when policy makers acquire capability to formulate policy suitable for local context after studying a number of international experiences. Developing countries wanting to adopt effective industrial strategies but not knowing where to start will benefit greatly by the ideas and hands-on examples presented by the author. Students of development economics will find a new methodological perspective which can supplement the ongoing industrial policy debate. The book also gives an excellent account of national pride and pragmatism exhibited by officials in East Asia who produced remarkable economic growth, as well as serious effort by an African country to emulate this miracle. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/doi/view/10.4324/9780203085530 has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.