Fratricide in Battle

(Un)Friendly Fire

Dr Charles Kirke

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English

Bloomsbury Academic
16 January 2014

Military history; Military tactics

Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Military History

Fratricide, or ‘Friendly Fire’, is a persistent and unwelcome feature in

war. Can it be avoided? How can it be properly understood?

Beginning with a historical analysis, Fratricide in Battle

examines all aspects of the problem, covering both human and technical

factors, before looking at a range of measures currently in use to

tackle the issue.

Charles Kirke brings together an international

group of experts in the field, from both military and academic

backgrounds, to provide a thorough examination of this crucial subject.

Taken together, their contributions offer a comprehensive understanding

of fratricide in its historical context and suggest important lessons

for future generations.

Edited by: Dr Charles Kirke
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: NIPPOD
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 335g
ISBN: 9781472523037
ISBN 10: 1472523032
Series: Bloomsbury Studies in Military History
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 16 January 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Charles Kirke is Lecturer in Military Anthropology and Human Factors at Cranfield University, UK. He is author of Red Coat, Green Machine (Bloomsbury, 2009).

Reviews for Fratricide in Battle: (Un)Friendly Fire

This collection provides an effective account of the issue, notably in its historical context and as an aspect of risk management. Moreover, there are acute comments about the tactical dimensions involved and the processes of decision-making ... This is an important collection about a dimension of conflict that is generally ignored in the literature but that increasingly receives public attention. -- Jeremy Black, University of Exeter, UK * European History Quarterly *