--- product_id: 179642842 title: "In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia" brand: "edward g. lansdale" price: "VT14327" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179642842-in-the-midst-of-wars-an-americans-mission-to-southeast store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia **Brand:** edward g. lansdale **Price:** VT14327 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia by edward g. lansdale - **How much does it cost?** VT14327 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179642842-in-the-midst-of-wars-an-americans-mission-to-southeast) ## Best For - edward g. lansdale enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted edward g. lansdale brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia ## Images ![In the Midst of Wars: An American's Mission to Southeast Asia - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RpJtAC0AL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great study of how to fight and not fight insurgencies *by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2006* Lansdale's book is one of those forgotten treasures for those studying insurgent warfare strategy. General Lansdale had an enormous fund of experience, contacts, and cultural knowledge of the Phillipines and his memoir about his role in defeating the Huk insurgency in 1950 tells us a lot about all the RIGHT things to do. Small footprint, work with and cultivate local leaders, disingage the population from the insurgents...all of this takes enormous personal communication skill and rapport along with the common sense of a beat cop. If anything, you'll learn that not everyone in the military is cut out for fighting insurgent warfare. After his success in in the Phillipines he was sent to Vietnam while the French were getting ready to pull out in 1954-1955. He details what the French had done wrong and how some of the French officers "got it" but unfortunately didn't have the support of superiors...something important to remember. Landsdale outlines the situation so that you can tell without his saying so, just when the point of no return for the French had been reached. This is not only a great book about insurgent warfare strategy but just a great read as well. No long drawn out tales of "there I was facing 50 insurgents armed with just my pocket knife" just a recitation of real events as he experienced them, including the not so exciting but essential grunt work insurgent warfare calls for. If you can find a copy...get it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gen. Edward Landsdale was one of the most interesting ... *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017* Gen. Edward Landsdale was one of the most interesting and often overlooked, major but subtle players, in the reformation of the Philippines after WWII and was instrumental in providing powerful insight and nontraditional warfare tactics during Vietnam and in the early days of the CIA. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by R***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2016* good product --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179642842-in-the-midst-of-wars-an-americans-mission-to-southeast](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/179642842-in-the-midst-of-wars-an-americans-mission-to-southeast) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*