Rupert Smith
General Sir Rupert Smith is one of the most senior international practitioners in the use of force. In his forty year career in the British Army he commanded the UK Armoured Division in the 1990-91 Gulf War, was GOC Northern Ireland, commanded the UN forces in Bosnia in 1995, and served as Deputy Commander of NATO. All of this experience informs his book. He retired in 2002.
General Sir Rupert Smith is one of the most senior international practitioners in the use of force. In his forty year career in the British Army he commanded the UK Armoured Division in the 1990-91 Gulf War, was GOC Northern Ireland, commanded the UN forces in Bosnia in 1995, and served as Deputy Commander of NATO. All of this experience informs his book. He retired in 2002. See less
Rupert Smith's Featured Books
Rupert Smith book reviews
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The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World
War vs Insurrection vs Terrorism
by Seven48, Dec 6, 2012
The old saw, "If your only tool is a hammer, then every problem is a nail." applies to military intervention as a means to deal with the complex problems of contemporary world order, and disorder. ... Read More
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Physique: The Life of John S. Barrington
Autobiography of John S. Barrington.
This remains a wonderful and great insight in to a time gone bye and an individual who ducked and dived in his search for the photo
of the perfect male physique, and the trials this through in his ... Read More
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The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World
This should be Required Reading.
by Shade055, Sep 25, 2008
General Smith has produced a remarkable study that should be required reading for anyone who aspires to Political Office. With careful attention to historical precedent and evolution of conflict ... Read More
