Preparing for War: How to Survive in Modern and Traditional Conflicts

Preparing for War — How to Survive in Modern and Traditional Conflicts

The guide you hope you never need—but will be glad you have.

In a world where conflict is no longer limited to distant battlefields, survival has become a civilian skill. From missile strikes to drone attacks, civil unrest to collapsing infrastructure, today’s threats are fast, unpredictable, and brutally close to home.

This book is your practical, no-nonsense guide to staying alive in modern and traditional war scenarios. Whether you're facing urban bombings, food shortages, or psychological strain, Preparing for War delivers real-world advice shaped by history, humanitarian reports, and firsthand accounts of survival in places like Ukraine, Gaza, Syria, and Sarajevo.

Inside you’ll learn:

How to evacuate quickly—and when not to

What makes an effective shelter during aerial attacks or ground conflict

First aid tactics when hospitals are out of reach

How to secure food, water, and hygiene under siege

Building communication plans when the internet goes down

Coping with fear, isolation, and trauma

Self-defense without turning into a target

Navigating life under drones and surveillance

Why communities survive better than individuals—and how to build yours

Each chapter ends with do’s and don’ts for clarity, so you can act fast when it counts.

You don’t need to be a soldier to prepare. You just need the will to survive—and the knowledge to do it well. This book gives you both.