Embattled Belief

Embattled Belief, the first volume in the Studies In The Social And Cultural History Of Modern Warfare series, provides a detailed examination of religion within the British Army. Michael Snape analyzes the neglected role of faith during periods of rapid institutional and cultural change. This history book explores how religious contexts influenced warfighting, counterinsurgency, and peacekeeping operations throughout the Cold War and the end of empire. The text covers significant military engagements including the Korean, Falklands, and Gulf Wars, as well as conflicts in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

This scholarly work functions as a vital resource for those studying the history of Great Britain and global religious movements. By investigating the religious responses of soldiers to allies and adversaries, Embattled Belief offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural history of the British Army. It serves as a significant contribution to the study of secularization and the intersection of religion and modern warfare.