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Composite Warfare 2nd Edition

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ISBN9781928359920 Barcode9781928359920
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Following the bestselling first edition of this groundbreaking book, the face of conflict and war has undergone numerous changes. New and even more destructive technologies, the role of partisans, the logistical sustainability of forces, the increased weaponization of the media and diplomacy have all become commonplace. The second edition is complemented by two forewords written by notable generals who once oversaw the author during operations. In the words of Brig Gen Alaxander, ‘Mobility of mind and manoeuvre and a grasp of the importance of the seven Pillars of State, as elucidated in Composite Warfare, are more essential to such thinking today than were the contents of Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom to revolutionary war theorists during the 20th century.’

Following the bestselling first edition of this groundbreaking book, the face of conflict and war has undergone numerous changes. New and even more destructive technologies, the role of partisans, the logistical sustainability of forces, the increased weaponization of the media and diplomacy have all become commonplace.

The second edition is complemented by two forewords written by notable generals who once oversaw the author during operations. In the words of Brig Gen Alaxander, ‘Mobility of mind and manoeuvre and a grasp of the importance of the seven Pillars of State, as elucidated in Composite Warfare, are more essential to such thinking today than were the contents of Lawrence’s Seven Pillars of Wisdom to revolutionary war theorists during the 20th century.’

This edition comprises numerous expanded chapters along with several new appendices, some which have never been available in the public domain. Drawing on the evolving nature of conflict and war in Africa, the author has produced another unprecedented work that will retain validity for decades to come.  Although written exclusively for African ground forces and their staffs, this edition will find universal appeal, and ought to be studied at all military institutions, war colleges and universities. It ought also to be compulsory reading for academics, politicians, policymakers, scholars of military history and journalists if they wish to gain a meaningful understanding of Africa’s conflicts and wars.

This second edition is a monumental work that should be on every soldier’s bookshelf.

Eeben Barlow

Eeben Barlow served as a commandant (lieutenant colonel) and later temporary colonel in several conventional, unconventional and covert South African Defence Force (SADF) units. Commissioned in the SADF’s Corps of Engineers, he served as the sapper commander with 101 Task Force as well as for the 53rd and 54th Infantry Battalions. He went on to become the second-in-command of 32 Battalion’s Reconnaissance Wing. He was the first commander of P Troop, 44 Parachute Brigade while attached to 2 Field Regiment and later to the SA Army Headquarters (Directorate Engineers).

He developed the SADF Special Forces training programmes in agent handling and covert operations and trained and mentored these members. He was the founder and chairman of Executive Outcomes. From 2009 until 2020, he was the Chairman of STTEP International Ltd. In 2020, he reactivated Executive Outcomes on request of several African governments. He is the author of four highly acclaimed books: Executive Outcomes: Against All Odds; Composite Warfare: The Conduct of Successful Ground Force Operations in Africa; Human Intelligence: Supporting Composite Warfare Operations in Africa 1st Edition and The War for Africa: Conflict, Crime, Corruption and Foreign Interests.

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Weight 1.4 kg
Dimensions 228 × 152 cm
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Publisher30 Degrees South Publishers (Pty) Ltd Publication Date01/05/2025

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