The Changing of the Guard

Dive into 'The Changing of the Guard', a groundbreaking exploration of the British Army's evolution in the complexities of modern warfare. This compelling book by award-winning journalist Simon Akam delves into the stark realities faced by the British military during pivotal campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, exposing the high financial and human costs of conflicts that ultimately failed to achieve their objectives.

Through exhaustive research and compelling firsthand accounts, including interviews with soldiers, officers, and policymakers, 'The Changing of the Guard' provides a nuanced portrait of one of Britain's key institutions. Released in 2021 by Scribe Publications, this 704-page hardcover book not only addresses military history but also interrogates the socio-political landscape of Britain today.

Akam's careful analysis sheds light on the cultural, economic, and political dynamics that shape the armed forces. Discover the challenges the British Army faces in adapting to contemporary warfare within a complex global context. This book is essential for anyone interested in military strategy, the politics of war, and the evolution of British national defense.

With FREE shipping available, this insightful read is perfect for students of modern military history, political analysts, and anyone seeking to understand the implications of military failures in the 21st century. Immerse yourself in the detailed recounting of a proud institution grappling with its legacy and future. Order your copy of 'The Changing of the Guard' today and gain an eye-opening perspective on the armed forces’ role in today’s society.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922310279
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 704


Description:
A revelatory, explosive new analysis of the British military today.

Over the first two decades of the twenty-first century, Britain has changed enormously. During this time, the British Army fought two campaigns, in Iraq and Afghanistan, at considerable financial and human cost. Yet neither war achieved its objectives. This book questions why, and provides challenging but necessary answers.

Composed of assiduous documentary research, field reportage, and hundreds of interviews with many soldiers and officers who served, as well as the politicians who directed them, the allies who accompanied them, and the family members who loved and - on occasion - lost them, it is a strikingly rich, nuanced portrait of one of Britain's pivotal national institutions in a time of great stress.

Award-winning journalist Simon Akam, who spent a year in the army when he was 18, returned a decade later to see how the institution had changed. His book examines the relevance of the armed forces today - their social, economic, political, and cultural role. This is as much a book about Britain, and about the politics of failure, as it is about the military.




'Akam's beautifully written, from the inside out, account of the British Army's reluctance to engage with the realities of recent small wars, in Afghanistan in particular, is a must-read for every serious student of modern military history. At one level, it explains how and why we managed to turn victory over Al Qaeda in Afghanistan into defeat at the hands of the Taliban. But this book is about much more than the army in Afghanistan - it is a parable about failure, the failure of a revered institution, with a proud history and an uncritical public, to
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