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Author Gerwehr, Scott, 1968-

Title The art of darkness : deception and urban operations / Scott Gerwehr and Russell W. Glenn.

Imprint Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2000.
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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 70 pages)
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-70).
Contents Ch. 1: Introduction -- ch. 2: Urban terrain and urban operations -- ch. 3: Deception -- ch. 4: The role of deception in urban operations -- ch. 5: Conclusions.
Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; Chapter One -- Introduction; The Problem; The Goals of This Report; The Methodology; The Source Materials; Chapter Two -- Urban Terrain and Urban Operations; What is the Nature of Urban Terrain?; How is Urban Terrain Distinct from Other Types of Terrain?; What Kinds of Operations are Performed in Urban Terrain?; How Does Urban Terrain Affect Those Operations?; Chapter Three -- Deception; What is Deception? What is Military Deception?; What Would Deception be Used For?; Who Would Use Deception?
Summary This research was undertaken to gain a better understanding of the relationship between deception and the urban environment, first to explore the power of deception when employed against U.S. forces in urban operations, and second to evaluate the potential value of deception when used by U.S. forces in urban operations.
Note Print version record.
Subject Urban warfare.
Street fighting (Military science)
Deception (Military science)
Guerre urbaine.
Combat de rue (Science militaire)
Déception (Science militaire)
HISTORY -- Military -- Strategy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Security (National & International)
Deception (Military science)
Street fighting (Military science)
Urban warfare
Military Science - General.
Military & Naval Science.
Law, Politics & Government.
Added Author Glenn, Russell W.
Other Form: Print version: Gerwehr, Scott, 1968- Art of darkness. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2000 9780833027870 (DLC) 99055171 (OCoLC)42719611
ISBN 9780833048318 (electronic bk.)
0833048317 (electronic bk.)
128245112X
9781282451124
0833027875
9780833027870
Report No. RAND/MR-1132-A
Standard No. AU@ 000051315824
AU@ 000062590457
DEBBG BV043156350
DEBSZ 421916168
GBVCP 1008653403

 
    
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