Fratricide in Battle: (Un)Friendly Fire - Paperback

Fratricide, or 'Friendly Fire', is a persistent and unwelcome feature in war. Can it be avoided? How can it be properly understood?Beginning with a historical analysis, Fratricide in Battle examines all aspects of the problem, covering both human and technical factors, before looking at a range of measures currently in use to tackle the issue.Charles Kirke brings together an international group of experts in the field, from both military and academic backgrounds, to provide a thorough examination of this crucial subject. Taken together, their contributions offer a comprehensive understanding of fratricide in its historical context and suggest important lessons for future generations.

• | Author: Charles Kirke
• | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• | Publication Date: Jan 16, 2014
• | Number of Pages: 288 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1472523032
• | ISBN-13: 9781472523037