The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century

Col. Hammes talks about his book The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century, published by Zenith Press at the Ft. Myer Officers' C… read more

Col. Hammes talks about his book The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century, published by Zenith Press at the Ft. Myer Officers' Club in Fort Myer, Virginia. The author defines fourth-generation warfare as what American forces are encountering in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of conventional military power. During the discussion, Colonel Hammes answers questions from members of the audience. close

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The Sling and the Stone: On War in the 21st Century

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Program ID:
151952-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Fort Myer, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Nov 29, 2004 | 7:14am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 13, 2005 | 8:15pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Nov 29, 2004 | 7:14am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 06, 2005 | 4:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 13, 2005 | 8:15pm EST | C-SPAN 2
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