7 Seconds to Die: A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfighting

Author: Antal (Ret)., Col. John FNumber Of Pages: 160EAN: 9781636241234Release Date: 03-02-2022Languages: EnglishBinding: PaperbackPackage Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 0.8 inchesDetails: The first full analysis of the second Nagorno-Karabakh War―the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. The Second Nagorno-Karabakh war—fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September 24 and November 10, 2020—was the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. This 44-day war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia was outfought, outnumbered, and outspent and lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. Azerbaijan’s alliance with Turkey, and close technological support from Israel, strategically isolated Armenia. In addition, Turkey’s posturing influenced the Russians not to intervene to support Armenia. That Azerbaijan attacked Armenia during the pandemic was an additional factor. The