Rebels in the Field
Cadres and the Development of Insurgent Military Power
Book • 2025
Rebels in the Field examines how insurgent groups develop military power and effectiveness.
It argues that the key to insurgent military success lies in the development of skilled small-unit combat leaders.
Worsnop's book uses historical examples and case studies to demonstrate how these leaders drive effective planning, realistic training, and task-oriented cohesion within insurgent organizations.
It explores the factors that enable or hinder the development of such leadership and the implications for counterinsurgency efforts.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the internal dynamics of insurgent groups to effectively address the challenges they pose.
By analyzing the evolution of insurgent military capabilities, the book provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners involved in irregular warfare.
It argues that the key to insurgent military success lies in the development of skilled small-unit combat leaders.
Worsnop's book uses historical examples and case studies to demonstrate how these leaders drive effective planning, realistic training, and task-oriented cohesion within insurgent organizations.
It explores the factors that enable or hinder the development of such leadership and the implications for counterinsurgency efforts.
The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the internal dynamics of insurgent groups to effectively address the challenges they pose.
By analyzing the evolution of insurgent military capabilities, the book provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners involved in irregular warfare.
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