Stupid Wars

A Citizen's Guide to Botched Putsches, Failed Coups, Inane Invasions, and Ridiculous Revolutions

Nonfiction, History, Military
Cover of the book Stupid Wars by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince, HarperCollins e-books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ed Strosser, Michael Prince ISBN: 9780061871221
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books Publication: October 13, 2009
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books Language: English
Author: Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
ISBN: 9780061871221
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
Publication: October 13, 2009
Imprint: HarperCollins e-books
Language: English

When winners write history, they sometimes "forget" to include their own embarrassing misjudgments. Fortunately, this take-no-prisoners edition of history isn't going to let the winners (or the losers) forget the mistakes of the past. Be prepared to laugh out loud—and gasp in horror—at the most painfully idiotic strategies, alliances, and decisions the world has ever known. These stupid wars have been launched by democracies as well as monarchies and dictatorships, in recent decades just as often as in less "enlightened" times. The ridiculous and reckless conflicts chronicled in Stupid Wars include the misdirected Fourth Crusade, the half-baked invasion of Russia by the U.S., the U.K.'s baffling Falklands War, Hitler's ill-fated Beer Hall Putsch, several incredibly foolish South American conflicts, the Bay of Pigs fiasco, and many more. Whether you're a future dictator, war-mongering politician, royal mistress, or history lover, these blow-by-stupid-blow accounts will teach you the valuable lessons you need to stay off the list, including:

  • Don't declare war on all your neighbors at the same time.
  • Working radios, accurate maps, and weather-appropriate uniforms are big plusses.
  • Large amounts of bird poop and very small islands are probably not worth dying for.
  • Never invade Russia.
  • Seriously. It's a really bad idea.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

When winners write history, they sometimes "forget" to include their own embarrassing misjudgments. Fortunately, this take-no-prisoners edition of history isn't going to let the winners (or the losers) forget the mistakes of the past. Be prepared to laugh out loud—and gasp in horror—at the most painfully idiotic strategies, alliances, and decisions the world has ever known. These stupid wars have been launched by democracies as well as monarchies and dictatorships, in recent decades just as often as in less "enlightened" times. The ridiculous and reckless conflicts chronicled in Stupid Wars include the misdirected Fourth Crusade, the half-baked invasion of Russia by the U.S., the U.K.'s baffling Falklands War, Hitler's ill-fated Beer Hall Putsch, several incredibly foolish South American conflicts, the Bay of Pigs fiasco, and many more. Whether you're a future dictator, war-mongering politician, royal mistress, or history lover, these blow-by-stupid-blow accounts will teach you the valuable lessons you need to stay off the list, including:

More books from HarperCollins e-books

Cover of the book Summer World by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book The Holy Vote by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book So Worthy My Love by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Punk Rock Dad by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Maggie Sweet by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Tour of Duty by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book When Dashing Met Danger by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Evolution by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Sacajawea by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book You or Someone Like You by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Beautiful Assassin by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book Taboo by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book John Fante Selected Letters 1932-1981 by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
Cover of the book The Day the World Came to Town by Ed Strosser, Michael Prince
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy