Settembre 2025: Critiche di libri pubblicati di recente
In the realm of literature, several books have recently emerged, offering valuable insights into war, recovery, and technology. Here's a brief overview of some of the most intriguing titles.
Darrell Utt's Grit to Glory: A Green Beret's Journey from West Virginia to the Streets of Baghdad
Darrell Utt's memoir takes readers on a gripping journey through his deployment with Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 043 in Iraq in 2006. Grit to Glory offers a poignant reflection on Utt's experiences in Iraq, providing a unique perspective on the Green Berets and the war in Iraq.
Russell Glenn's Brutal Catalyst: What Ukraine's Cities Tell Us About Recovery from War
Russell Glenn's Brutal Catalyst offers valuable lessons on recovery from war, particularly focusing on cities like Kyiv and Kharkiv. The book highlights the importance of addressing corruption and the black market in the recovery process, and emphasizes the need for planning to start before the war is over.
The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West by Alexander C. Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska
This book calls for a unification of the software elite and the military establishment to defend Western ideals. Karp and Zamiska argue that software companies have an affirmative obligation to support the state, and that the government must adapt to the engineering culture of these companies. They also posit that the rise of AI will transition the world away from atomic weapons as a means of deterrence and toward a new era where AI weaponry is the main means of deterrence.
Col. Gregory Fontenot's Recommendation: Victory '45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders by James Holland
Col. Gregory Fontenot recommends James Holland's book, Victory '45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders. This book describes the end of World War II in six regions, providing a comprehensive account of the war's conclusion.
A Look at Warfare in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Two books, Utt's Grit to Glory and The Technological Republic, offer insights into the advance of artificial intelligence and its impact on warfare. They both believe that the advance of AI will rapidly change warfare with the rise of swarming autonomous weapons.
The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the End of World War II in the Pacific
The Technological Republic also delves into the decision to use atomic bombs, detailing the fight for Okinawa and the civilian casualties that convinced American leaders that Japan would fight to the last man, woman, or child on the home islands.
The Role of Engineering in War and Peace
The authors of The Technological Republic compare engineering to improvisational comedy, emphasizing the need to abandon what one thinks "ought to work in favor of what does work." They argue that the government must adapt to the engineering culture of software companies.
The Lurid End of the "1000-Year Reich" and the Germans' Attempts to Save Themselves
Brutal Catalyst also recounts the lurid end of Adolf Hitler's dream for a "1000-year Reich" and the Germans' attempts to save themselves from the consequences of their actions in every surrender.
Less Glamorous Aspects of Counterinsurgency
Grit to Glory includes less glamorous and sometimes confusing elements of counterinsurgency, such as battles against ski mask-wearing insurgents whose identities remain unclear. The book also showcases creative problem-solving in combat, such as baiting an insurgent leader out of Sadr City with the promise of a tryst, and integrating "psychic intelligence" into targeting.
The Prose and Production of the Books
While these books offer valuable insights, they are not without their flaws. Grit to Glory's prose sometimes fails to immerse the reader, with humor and descriptions of practical jokes occasionally falling flat and copy-editing errors. Similarly, Brutal Catalyst does not discuss rebuilding cities to be more defensible from future attack.
In conclusion, these books provide a wealth of information on various aspects of war, recovery, and technology. Whether you're looking for a memoir, a historical account, or a reflection on the future of warfare, there's a book here to suit your interests.
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