Militant Tricks: Battlefield Ruses of the Islamic Insurgent
by H. J. Poole, Ray L. Smith
Category: History

This is a detailed analysis of recent events in Iraqi and Afghan from a unique perspective -- that of East Asian battlefield deception. Both nations were part of the Mongol Empire for over 200 years. Thus, the ancient Chinese blueprint for fooling adversaries -- The 36 Stratagems -- are once again in play. When combined, they are powerful enough to make the loser think he is winning. This book describes enemy progress and recommended countermeasures.