Capitini, Paolo/Campochiari, Mirko Le parole della guerra

Viaggio nel mondo dei termini militari

Enriched with illustrative and intuitive graphics, the text is divided into six sections, each dedicated to the fundamental pillars required for an initial understanding of a complex phenomenon such as modern warfare. It begins with definitions and various typologies, subsequently describing the underlying principles and the levels of responsibility involved. Next, the organizational structures of armies are examinedranging from conscript forces to private security firms such as the Wagner Group. The third section focuses on theaters of war, covering everything from their geographical dimensions to the specific details of ground combat. The fourth chapter addresses logistics in all its forms and activities, with particular reference to the organizational models adopted by NATO versus those employed by the Russian Federation. The fifth chapter concentrates on weapon systems: rifles, tanks, self-propelled artillery, as well as missiles and dronescovering virtually every type of hardware found on a modern battlefield. The work concludes with a detailed overview of the world of intelligence services. For each of these areas, the most common terms are explained, alongside others that, while fundamental, may be less familiar. The language employed avoids excessive technical jargon and unnecessary Anglicisms wherever possible, aiming to keep the narrative as accessible as possible given the subject matter.