| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 347 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- 1. History of the Principles of War -- 2. Principles of War in Various Countries -- 3. Principles of War in the U.S. Services -- 4. Criteria for Principles of War -- 5. Objective vs. Prioritized Objectives -- 6. Mass vs. Relative Advantage -- 7. Offensive vs. the Sustained Initiative -- 8. Unity of Command vs. Unity of Effort -- 9. Surprise -- 10. Deception -- 11. Simplicity -- 12. Other American Principles -- 13. Other British Principles of War -- 14. Know Yourself -- 15. Know Your Enemy -- 16. Environment -- 17. Summary -- Epilogue: Gettysburg and the New Principles of War. |
| Summary |
"New Principles of War: Enduring Truths with Timeless Examples argues that the currently recognized principles of war are flawed, and proposes a new set of principles to guide military leaders"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Marvin Pokrant argues that the currently recognized principles of war are flawed and proposes a set of nine new principles to guide military leaders. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
War (Philosophy)
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War (Philosophy) |
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War -- History.
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War. |
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History. |
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Military history, Modern.
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Military history, Modern. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781640122222 1640122222 (DLC) 2020038246 (OCoLC)1191242237 |
| ISBN |
9781640124592 (electronic book) |
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1640124594 (electronic book) |
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9781640124615 (electronic book) |
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1640124616 (electronic book) |
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9781640124608 (mobi) |
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1640124608 (mobi) |
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9781640122222 (paperback) |
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1640122222 (paperback) |
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