Lawrence Freedman, "Modern Warfare: Lessons from Ukraine" (Penguin, 2023)
Podcast:New Books in European Politics Published On: Wed May 08 2024 Description: The foremost authority on modern war in the English-speaking world examines Europe's most important conflict since World War II.More than any other modern war, the fight between Russia and Ukraine has been a tough testing ground for modern weapons and operational concepts. In Modern Warfare: Lessons from Ukraine (Penguin, 2023), Sir Lawrence Freedman assesses the contrasting strategies of the two sides. Ukraine has fought along classical lines, seeking victory through battle. Russia has adopted a more total approach, combining conventional battles with attacks on Ukraine's socio-economic structure. Freedman explains why the apparently superior Russian force has been unable to defeat and subjugate Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.