Yellow Smoke: The Future of Land Warfare for America's Military (Role of American military power) - Tapa dura

"As usual Robert Scales has produced a work on the future that is informed by the past and his extensive experience in the Army. This is a book that needs to be read by all who are interested in where war is going in the twenty-first century." "To win, landpower is the ultimate decider. As we approach a possible campaign against Iraq, every planner and every commander should read General Scales' book, and every citizen who wants to know what is possible in 21st century warfare should take this book to heart." "Bob Scales' book is an enjoyable read. The historical and analytic sections are wonderful. The writing is fluid and in-depth. In addition, the interpretation on Kosovo is just right. This book is the best in terms of making the case for landpower." To win, landpower is the ultimate decider. As we approach a possible campaign against Iraq, every planner and every commander should read General Scales' book, and every citizen who wants to know what is possible in 21st century warfare should take this book to heart.--Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Bob Scales' book is an enjoyable read. The historical and analytic sections are wonderful. The writing is fluid and in-depth. In addition, the interpretation on Kosovo is just right. This book is the best in terms of making the case for landpower.--General (Ret.) Wesley K. Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe As usual, Robert Scales has produced a work on the future that is informed by the past and his extensive experience in the army. This is a book that needs to be read by all who are interested in where war is going in the twenty-first century.--Williamson Murray, professor emeritus, Ohio State University, and senior fellow at the Institute of Defense Analysis

This timely book draws upon a long and distinguished military career and wars dating back to Korea for lessons for America's future land wars. Scales looks at Afghanistan and Iraq, and ahead to a war game scenario of Kosovo 2020, to develop a picture of the American style of war.