| ID | 110080 |
| Title Proper | Influence of military materiel on tactics and strategy in counterinsurgency |
| Other Title Information | a case of British Malaya |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jardine, Eric |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper presents an analysis of the multiple effects of greater military materiel and troop quantities on the conduct of counterinsurgency. Although counterinsurgency is often considered a manpower intensive form of warfare, this paper posits that several dangers are inherent in the provision of more troops to the waging of such campaigns. Using the British counterinsurgency in Malaya as an illustrative, inductive case study, this article argues that greater materiel strength distorts the counterinsurgency's tactical and operational efforts, which can then dislocate their strategic plans. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 11, No. 4; Dec 2011: p.636-656 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 11, No. 4; Dec 2011: p.636-656 |
| Key Words | Counterinsurgency Strategy ; Tactics ; Malaya ; British Counterinsurgency ; Britain |