Written by the undisputed dean of U.S. denial and deception experts; Practise to Deceive is the most in-depth look at deception as a military strategy. Barton Whaley knew the history of denial and deception across time; disciplines; and culture. He was the foremost authority on the intricacies of denial and deception strategy and tactics. For Whaley; deception was a mind-game; requiring imagination; deep critical thought; a profound understanding of the enemy as well as one’s self (a variation of Sun Tzu); and patience and fortitude.This book presents 88 vividly descriptive case studies to serve as a handbook for intelligence and military professionals. In Whaley’s analysis; variations in guilefulness between opposing individuals or groups can be crucial in deciding who achieves victory in combat.
#1337260 in Books 2013-11-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.56 x 1.33 x 6.45l; 1.78 #File Name: 1611684978460 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Tim Davidsona bit ponderous. but a fascinating subject3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Why the Early Years of Our Revolution Included Actions to Acquire CanadaBy waltchestnutKnow anything about The Articles of Confederation? It contains provisions that include Canada in the formation of our country.8 of 11 people found the following review helpful. The least historical incident of American History.By RCMPThe Battle for the 14th Colony should be read by anyone considered an expert on the American Revolution because so very few are aware that such a thing every happened. 1774 two years before the declaration of independence the Continental Congress invaded Canada and occupied it for two years in an attempt to convenience the Canadians to become the 14th state and join in the war against England. It was considered by most to be a welcomed invitation and Canadians would immediately join;.At that time Canada consisted of Quebec and what is now eastern Ontario...There were three groups to consider; the Indians; the French Canadians; and the British Canadians.The occupation was peaceful with little military problems. Montreal was the main American base; but the prize to end the "war" would be the capture of the capital of Canada Quebec.Washington; appointed the American General proposed an "easy" rout from eastern New York following a series of lakes and rivers to the St Lawrence River then a quick crossing and capture of the capital.. His favorite and hand picked general for the invasion army was Benedict Arnold..Three things doomed the invasion from the beginning; the English passed "The Quebec Act" which for the time was extreme lenient for the French Canadians. It left the French language alone left the Catholic Church.in charge as it was before Canada was ceded to England.. The others general were jealous of Arnold and would not give him the cannons he requested to break the walls of Quebec .. England colonistsin New England colonies were strongly anti Catholic. The Catholic church would excommunicate any who voiced favor for the 14th colony idea. The Indians wisely remained neutral and the winter weather [for which Arnold's Army was not prepared for] killed the effectiveness of the army..Arnold's army surrounded Quebec but could not make a breach in the walls to enter. They lost their other good general; Montgomery in a final attack to scale the walls. Most of the American forces were captured and the whole idea was called off; those who could returned to the 13 colonies.; it was 1776 and the Declamation of Independence had been issued.. The weakness of the Continental Congress was exposed so a stronger united form of union was suggested; the "United States"...............This book covers it all in great detail in an easy to read manner;. a great gift to anyone interested in the early formation of the United States. PS They would again try to capture Canada with the war of 1912 but were again defeated bu the Canadians now reinforced with thousands of "United Empire Loyalists..
