Available now from SPARTANAT Books: “COMBAT EXPERIENCE – MILITARY LESSONS FROM THE WAR IN UKRAINE”.
The onslaught and intensity of the war in Ukraine shocked the world—especially as many imagined that such a full-scale war would never happen on European soil again. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has significantly altered perceptions of warfare in the 21st century in other regards too. Despite the expectations of US and NATO leaders that high-tech precision weapons bringing swift victories would dominate modern conflicts, the Ukraine conflict has showed the enduring relevance of conventional tactics and forces.
While the war in Ukraine has prominently featured elements reminiscent of World Wars 1 and 2, it has also featured the unprecedented scale and speed of adoption of small, inexpensive, commercial first-person-view drones. This off-the-shelf technology has been surprisingly easy to weaponize for tactical reconnaissance, as well as for suicide attacks against tanks and vehicles, trenches and weapons positions, and against aircraft on the ground (and even bringing down helicopters in flight). This fusion of Old Skool tactics and futuristic technologies has created a unique new type of hybrid warfare and battlefield environment where there is virtually no place left to hide.
Covering these defining features of the conflict, and including many first-hand accounts, “Combat Experience—Military Lessons From The War In Ukraine” looks at the current state-of-the war and the way the conflict has evolved over the past two years.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Strategy & Tactics
- Leadership & Training
- Weapons & Logistics
- Use of & Defense Against Drones
- International & Paramilitary Forces
“Combat Experience—Military Lessons From The War In Ukraine” is available now on Amazon.com for $19.99, plus taxes and shipping.
About the Authors:
Christian VÄTH founded “Light Infantry International” in 2023 to establish new standards in the training of light infantry forces. The former infantry officer was particularly influenced by his deployments in Kabul and has been writing articles on infantry topics since 2013.
Valerij ZALUSCHNYJ was Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Army from July 2021 to February 2024. He earned the reputation as the man behind his country’s military success, which Russia attacked in February 2022.
English translation:
Lawrence HOLSWORTH–a former infantry Sergeant in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division. Following his enlistment, he attended university and earned a degree in International Affairs with a focus on German Language and European Area Studies. He has since pursued a marketing career in the defense and tactical gear sectors.
About SPARTANAT:
SPARTANAT.com is the leading online magazine in the German language covering the tactical market. For over ten years, they have been publishing daily news about equipment, weapons, military and manufacturers. They also publish gear reviews several times per week. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, it is almost obligatory for military, police, gear-freaks, and others in the tactical community to read SPARTANAT daily. They also have a growing international readership.