Author: Thomas Kapitaniak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780931462801
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 64

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Author: Jerzy Konikowski
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 1949859533
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 299

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The Dawn of the Planet of the b-Pawns! “There can be no Plan B because there is no Planet B,” said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. We disagree when it comes to chess. In this book you will see analyzed not only 1.d4 b5 (the Polish Defense) but also the St. George Defense (1.e4 e6 2.d4 a6 intending 3...b5), 1.Nf3 b5, also 1.f4 b5 and, most shocking of all, 1.e4 a6 2.d4 b5. Grandmasters have lost to these systems; other Grandmasters even try them out themselves when they have the black pieces. No, an early ...b7-b5 is not Plan A. However, if you want to humiliate the opposition by being literally eccentric (off-center) and disrespectful ... Welcome to Planet B! After studying this book, I feel that you should be comfortable using the Polish Defense in your games; it will boost your creativity and will allow you to notch unexpected victories... Although the Polish may not be ideal as a full-time weapon, its version of unorthodoxy will embarrass your opponents, especially if you are well-armed to endure the opening phase. The present work ensures that this is accomplished and gives you valuable tips for the middlegame as well. – Grandmaster Vassilios Kotronias in his Foreword At the end of each chapter, there are fully annotated illustrative games, and at the very end of the book over a hundred unannotated games from recent practice have been added. In many respects, these represent the most important part of the book. These examples show what human players actually play and just how effective this underrated defense is.

Author: IBP USA
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1438739095
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Poland Army, National Security and Defense Policy Handbook

Author: Sean M. DiGiovanna
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134351437
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 403

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This impressive book tracks the progress of twelve countries on five continents in moving resources from defense to civilian activity in the 1990's. Based on intensive field research, thanks to its truly international array of contributors, the book addresses each country with an impressive standard of scholarship. This accessible book is written i

Author: Karl DeRouen Jr.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1851097864
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1077

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An authoritative, up-to-date examination of the national security and defense policies of 50 influential nations and regions across the globe. Defense and Security: A Compendium of National Armed Forces and Security Policies presents highly readable, authoritative essays profiling the defense and security policies of over 50 individual countries and regions, with a focus on present-day developments. Written by leading national and international scholars and edited by eminent political science experts Karl DeRouen and Uk Heo, the essays take an in-depth look at each nation's current security situation, defense spending, present and potential military confrontations, civil–military relations, alliances, relations to terrorism, and other topics of importance. Historical events and conflicts are highlighted as well, with emphasis on the post–Cold War era. The essays are parallel in structure, allowing readers to pinpoint similarities and draw comparisons among nations. The two-volume set also includes a detailed introduction featuring a cross-national comparison.

Author: James W. Peterson
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526110458
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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The 2014 Ukrainian-Crimean crisis has raised serious questions in the West about Russian motivations and future policy directions. Now more than ever, it is imperative to explore the defensive perceptions, reactions, and preparations of neighbouring countries, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Is there a convergence of their approaches along similar paths, or do their different cultures and historical experiences prefigure a divergence of their defense policies? While Slovakia, Hungary and Czech Republic all seem to have little concern about Russia’s policies in Ukraine, the Polish response has been uniquely strong and militarized. This book will explore reasons for the different responses to the crisis.

Author: Robert Michael Gates
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 706

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Category : Arms transfers
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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Author: David R Mares
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429981201
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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This book analyses the normative and institutional aspects of the civil-military relationship to demonstrate that it is the politics of the relationship rather than its form that influences the likelihood of democracy and regional peace. It is useful for policymakers, academics, and general readers.

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Strategic Forces Subcommittee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 104

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