Military Reconnaissance: The Eyes and Ears of the Army

by Alexander Stilwell

Since the earliest recorded military history, scouting and reconnaissance have been key tools employed by military commanders to obtain a picture of the tactical situation and make informed decisions. Scouts known as sciritae were deployed by the Spartans and had a privileged position in their order of battle. The Spartans were so aware of the advantage their scouting operations gave them that they went to great lengths to keep them secret...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1612009506
• ISBN13: 9781612009506
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Casemate
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.1"