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Author Gerwehr, Scott, 1968-

Title The art of darkness : deception and urban operations / Scott Gerwehr and Russell W. Glenn
Published Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2000

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 70 pages)
Contents Ch. 1: Introduction -- ch. 2: Urban terrain and urban operations -- ch. 3: Deception -- ch. 4: The role of deception in urban operations -- ch. 5: Conclusions
Cover; Preface; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; Chapter One -- Introduction; The Problem; The Goals of This Report; The Methodology; The Source Materials; Chapter Two -- Urban Terrain and Urban Operations; What is the Nature of Urban Terrain?; How is Urban Terrain Distinct from Other Types of Terrain?; What Kinds of Operations are Performed in Urban Terrain?; How Does Urban Terrain Affect Those Operations?; Chapter Three -- Deception; What is Deception? What is Military Deception?; What Would Deception be Used For?; Who Would Use Deception?
Summary This research was undertaken to gain a better understanding of the relationship between deception and the urban environment, first to explore the power of deception when employed against U.S. forces in urban operations, and second to evaluate the potential value of deception when used by U.S. forces in urban operations
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 61-70)
Notes Print version record
Subject Urban warfare.
Street fighting (Military science)
Deception (Military science)
HISTORY -- Military -- Strategy.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Security (National & International)
Deception (Military science)
Street fighting (Military science)
Urban warfare
Military Science - General.
Military & Naval Science.
Law, Politics & Government.
Form Electronic book
Author Glenn, Russell W.
ISBN 9780833048318
0833048317
128245112X
9781282451124