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Author Biddle, Stephen D.

Title Military power : explaining victory and defeat in modern battle / Stephen Biddle.

Publication Info. Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, [2004]
©2004

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 Moore Stacks  U163 .B53 2004    Available  ---
Description xi, 337 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-324) and index.
Contents Introduction -- A literature built on weak foundations -- The modern system -- The modern system, preponderance, and changing technology -- Operation Michael-the second battle of the Somme : March 21-April 9, 1918 -- Operation Goodwood : July 18-20, 1944 -- Operation Desert Storm : January 17-February 28, 1991 -- Statistical tests -- Experimental tests -- Conclusion -- Appendix : a formal model of capability.
Subject Deployment (Strategy)
Deployment (Strategy)
Offensive (Military science)
Offensive (Military science)
Defensive (Military science)
Defensive (Military science)
Military art and science -- History -- 20th century.
Military art and science.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
Subject Military history, Modern -- 20th century.
Military history, Modern.
ISBN 0691116458 acid-free paper