7 Seconds to Die

"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

"Antal provides readers with an excellent overview of the war as well as a critical reference on some of the robotic technologies involved and their implications for future U.S. military operations." ~ARMY Magazine

"....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

"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 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.)

"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

"Enjoyed it." ~Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

“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