The Soldier by Darren Moore
Focusing primarily on the period from the Napoleonic Wars to the Global War on Terror, Darren Moore draws upon hundreds of narrative accounts of warfare written by soldiers from the UK, France, the USA, Canada, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Russia, Australia, Israel and Germany, to tell their story from basic training to discharge or death.
Darren Moore's book really gets inside the soldier's mind and benefits from setting out the record without sentimentIt is a timely and unvarnished reminder of the reality of warfare which should be read by anyone who seeks to understand the burden of war. -- Martin Bell OBE
This is a powerful book, and should be read by anyone contemplating taking the queen's shilling. -- Max Arthur, Lady Magazine
Moore's work serves as a valuable reminder of the real cost of war to the soldiers who actually carry out the fighting, and run the risk of death or appalling injuries, and should be essential reading for any political leader considering a resort to force. -- History of War
...a fine work of military history. It deserves to do well. -- War Books Review
An intriguing look at the emotion, psychology and politics that underpin soldiering.... The Soldier is a valuable reminder of the real cost of conflict to the soldiers who run the risk of mutilation or death. This is essential reading for any military leader or practitioner. -- Soldier Magazine
[a] thoughtful study of the impact of fighting on the individual soldier in which [Moore] examines the process by which, armies try to 'develop an empathetic distance' between new recruits and the enemy they might face one day -- Daily Mail
A very rich book that thoroughly explores the psychology and behaviour of the soldier on the frontline -- Military Illustrated
This is a powerful book, and should be read by anyone contemplating taking the queen's shilling. -- Max Arthur, Lady Magazine
Moore's work serves as a valuable reminder of the real cost of war to the soldiers who actually carry out the fighting, and run the risk of death or appalling injuries, and should be essential reading for any political leader considering a resort to force. -- History of War
...a fine work of military history. It deserves to do well. -- War Books Review
An intriguing look at the emotion, psychology and politics that underpin soldiering.... The Soldier is a valuable reminder of the real cost of conflict to the soldiers who run the risk of mutilation or death. This is essential reading for any military leader or practitioner. -- Soldier Magazine
[a] thoughtful study of the impact of fighting on the individual soldier in which [Moore] examines the process by which, armies try to 'develop an empathetic distance' between new recruits and the enemy they might face one day -- Daily Mail
A very rich book that thoroughly explores the psychology and behaviour of the soldier on the frontline -- Military Illustrated
Darren Moore served in the Australian Army for seventeen years and held the rank of major when he left the service. He is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy, the Royal Military College, Duntroon and the Australian Command and Staff College.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848311534 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848311532 |
| Title | The Soldier |
| Author | Darren Moore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Icon Books |
| Year published | 2010-09-02 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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