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Book for understanding the Balkans War
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:00 am
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:00 am
I am looking for a good overview of the Balkans (former Yugoslavia) war.
I have a vague understanding regarding how Yugoslavia was formed after WWI and reformed after WWII, the result being a tragic because of complete ignorance of the big Allied powers.
I am not looking for a deep read yet, but something along the lines of the "Dummies" books.
I have a vague understanding regarding how Yugoslavia was formed after WWI and reformed after WWII, the result being a tragic because of complete ignorance of the big Allied powers.
I am not looking for a deep read yet, but something along the lines of the "Dummies" books.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 10:45 am to Tigertown in ATL
The Death of Yugoslavia
It also had a companion BBC series. Fairly contemporaneous with the first war, but doesn't really cover Kosovo.
It also had a companion BBC series. Fairly contemporaneous with the first war, but doesn't really cover Kosovo.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 12:01 pm to Tigertown in ATL
I just remembered the other one:
Balkan Ghosts by Kaplan.
Now, this was done around the time of the beginning, but that one was pushed to us as regional background before the Kosovo mission and it is good for that.
Maybe even read that one first because it was fairly current right at the start of things. Then the Death of Yugoslovia and then maybe add that more comprehensive one (If you think three books are necessary ).
Balkan Ghosts by Kaplan.
Now, this was done around the time of the beginning, but that one was pushed to us as regional background before the Kosovo mission and it is good for that.
Maybe even read that one first because it was fairly current right at the start of things. Then the Death of Yugoslovia and then maybe add that more comprehensive one (If you think three books are necessary ).
Posted on 10/1/18 at 3:02 pm to Tigertown in ATL
My War Gone By, I Miss It So, by Anthony Loyd.
One of the better books written about war, ever. Great coverage from all 3 sides. The brutality of the Serbs is laid out very clearly, its disturbing that could happen in Europe in modern times.
The author is from a prestigious English military family and he talks about being addicted to the adrenaline that combat produces. He has since covered the conflict in Chechnya and Afghanistan and apparently is a raging Herion addict.
One of the better books written about war, ever. Great coverage from all 3 sides. The brutality of the Serbs is laid out very clearly, its disturbing that could happen in Europe in modern times.
The author is from a prestigious English military family and he talks about being addicted to the adrenaline that combat produces. He has since covered the conflict in Chechnya and Afghanistan and apparently is a raging Herion addict.
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