When thinking about Ninjas people often picture deadly killers wearing black clothing. However, while ninjas could be fierce and skilled warriors, they weren't just assassins who sneaked around in the
When thinking about Ninjas people often picture deadly killers wearing black clothing. However, while ninjas could be fierce and skilled warriors, they weren't just assassins who sneaked around in the
The ninja’s air of mystery has intrigued people for centuries. As a result, these Japanese warriors have been immortalized in popular culture through film and fiction showcasing their stealthy ways an
Late Medieval and Early Modern Fight Books offers insights into the cultural and historical transmission and practices of martial arts, based on interdisciplinary research on the corpus of the Fight B
Military capability is delivered operationally at a team and collective level, be it a unit as small as a squad or section, or as large as a maritime task group. Modern military forces are required to
Photographer Raymond Jones doesn't come from a military family and had no previous personal experience with the singular rite of passage known as boot camp, by which ordinary citizens are turned into
Examines the world of the ninja, Japan's legendary assassins, spies, and irregular warriors; describes their origins, training, missions, tactics, weapons, and history; and profiles notable ninjas.
Presents information about the historic ninja of medieval Japan, including their origins, training, and skills; their history; noted ninja of legend and tradition; myths about the ninja and the truth
This volume collects papers from the 9th and 10th International Conferences on Military Pedagogy organized by the National Defence U. in Helsinki, Finland, and the Defence Academy of the United Kingdo
"Defence forces have always invested a great deal of their resources in training. In recent times, changes in the complexity and intensity of operations have re-affirmed the importance of ensuring tha
This report assesses the effectiveness of the Command and General Staff School’s Advanced Operations Course for junior field-grade officers when taught in a blended distributed learning environment.
"In ancient Japan, no one felt safe from the ninja. Masters of trickery, ninja attacked quickly and vanished into the shadows. Uncover the secrets of these clever fighters, including their training, w
Blending together mythology and anthropology, this meticulously researched true history of the superbly trained warriors with extraordinary skills in combat, climbing, deception, disguise and camoufla
In addition to the defeat of conventional enemy forces, Army units and leaders must be able to defeat unconventional forces, develop partner forces, protect local populations, and support civil functi
The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics,
