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An analysis of 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 fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. In this war the Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage. AUTHOR: John Antal is a soldier, military historian and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects.

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Antal's 30-year career as an armor officer and post-Army career allow him a unique analysis of the war. -- Aether: A Journal of Strategic Airpower & Spacepower This small gem dissects the little-known second Nagorno-Karabakh war...Many of these dynamics are currently playing out at scale in Ukraine and have tremendous implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfighting. -- War on the Rocks To comprehend what is taking place in Ukraine and elsewhere and to anticipate how that will affect the future of warfare, it is essential to read Antal's highly informative guide. -- Air & Space Power History ....concerns an aspect of warfare that is in flux, with various armies still uncertain how new technologies and tactics will affect combined arms land tactics....Antal is an excellent guide to a subject--and a current history--whose final outcome remains uncertain. At a minimum, this concise work usefully counters the extreme claims of UAV manufacturers and observers of recent conflicts. -- Michigan War Studies Review A must read for anyone in the military and all those who want to learn about the future of war...ntal tells the story of the Second Nagorno Karabakh War and articulates the lessons learned. We must learn from this war, and the fighting in Ukraine, to fully grasp the rapid technological transformation of modern combat. Everything that is playing out in the Russo-Ukrainian War is foretold in this book. --Shawn Graves Enjoyed it. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society This book reiterates that the enemy is always thinking and uses the Second Nagorno Karabakh War to expound on the future of the technology of combat. 7 Seconds to Die is an excellent primer for today's thinking strategist and for anyone interested in understanding the changing methods of war. --Colonel Richard Jung, US Army (Ret.)

This small gem dissects the little-known second Nagorno-Karabakh war...Many of these dynamics are currently playing out at scale in Ukraine and have tremendous implications for the U.S. military and the future of warfighting. -- War on the Rocks To comprehend what is taking place in Ukraine and elsewhere and to anticipate how that will affect the future of warfare, it is essential to read Antal's highly informative guide. -- Air & Space Power History ....concerns an aspect of warfare that is in flux, with various armies still uncertain how new technologies and tactics will affect combined arms land tactics....Antal is an excellent guide to a subject--and a current history--whose final outcome remains uncertain. At a minimum, this concise work usefully counters the extreme claims of UAV manufacturers and observers of recent conflicts. -- Michigan War Studies Review A must read for anyone in the military and all those who want to learn about the future of war...ntal tells the story of the Second Nagorno Karabakh War and articulates the lessons learned. We must learn from this war, and the fighting in Ukraine, to fully grasp the rapid technological transformation of modern combat. Everything that is playing out in the Russo-Ukrainian War is foretold in this book. --Shawn Graves Enjoyed it. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society This book reiterates that the enemy is always thinking and uses the Second Nagorno Karabakh War to expound on the future of the technology of combat. 7 Seconds to Die is an excellent primer for today's thinking strategist and for anyone interested in understanding the changing methods of war. --Colonel Richard Jung, US Army (Ret.)

Enjoyed it. -- Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

Antal provides readers with an excellent overview of the war as well as a critical reference … The significance of this book goes well beyond the conflict itself to encompass technical descriptions of many of the supporting systems and technologies, identification of evolving new technologies and presenting fourteen distinct lessons learned that set the stage for questions for further debate and study. 7 Seconds to Die is an excellent addition to a military reading list. * ARMY Magazine *

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John Antal is a soldier, military historian and leadership expert. He served 30 years in the US Army as a combat arms officer, senior staff officer and commander. He has commanded units from platoon level through regiment and served on corps and multinational staffs. In his post-Army career he has become a video game producer, military consultant and author of thirteen books and hundreds of articles on military and leadership subjects.

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