Konflikt - Vývoj válečných konfliktů od roku 1945 do války na Ukrajině – Petraeus David (2025)

General David Petraeus and acclaimed historian Andrew Roberts explore over 70 years of conflict in this comprehensive study, drawing significant insights and lessons from a current analysis of the past.

Based on their differing perspectives and expertise, Petraeus and Roberts illustrate how critical mistakes often repeat themselves and how challenging it is for statesmen and generals to adapt to various new weapon systems, theories, and strategies. The conflicts examined include the Arab-Israeli wars, the Korean and Vietnam wars, both Gulf wars, the Balkan wars in the former Yugoslavia, and the Soviet and coalition wars in Afghanistan, as well as guerrilla conflicts in Africa and South America.

The conflict culminates in a bold look at Putin's disastrous invasion of Ukraine, which serves as another case study of the tragic consequences of leaders' unwillingness to learn from history. Here, we find a range of astute observations backed by wisdom gained from experience. The book Conflict not only provides a critical assessment of our recent past but also serves as a fundamental textbook on modern warfare, offering essential knowledge necessary for conducting battles today and understanding what the future may bring...