War: A Matter of Principles

AvAir Marshal David Evans

Häftad, Engelska, 1997

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Beskrivning

The author has carried out a searching review of the principles promulgated by the British and American Defence Forces, in order to assess their continuing validity and relevance to warfare in the late 1990s and the 21st century.

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Utgivningsdatum:1997-01-01
Mått:140 x 216 x 12 mm
Vikt:263 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:RUSI Defence Studies
Antal sidor:183
Upplaga:1997
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9781349259588

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'The articles it contains are extremely thought provoking, and certainly ought to be read by all those involved in the education and training of future generations of military commanders.' - Ian Gooderson, Department of War Studies, King's College, London

Innehållsförteckning

Foreword; Admiral Sir Anthony Synnot - Acknowledgements - Author's Note - Abbreviations - Notes on Contributors - Introduction - Evolution of the Principles of War - Selection and Maintenance of the Aim - Addendum: General William C.Westmoreland - Morale - Addendum: Admiral Elmo R.Zumwalt - Offensive Action - Addendum: General Bennie L.Davis - Security - Addendum: Air Marshal Sir Ewan Jamieson - Surprise - Addendum: Major General R.Grey - Concentration of Force - Addendum: General Michael P.Carns - Economy of Effort - Addendum: Air Marshal J.W. Newham - Flexibility - Addendum: Dr Ross Babbage - Cooperation - Addendum: Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Peter Harding - Administration - Addendum: Major General Yu Jianzhong - Simplicity - Addendum: Admiral Richard C.Macke - Manoeuvre - Addendum: Lieutenant General John Grey - Timing and Tempo - Addendum: General Michael J.Dugan - Review - Leadership - Moral Responsibility and Command - Index