| Edition |
Rev. and expanded ed. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 578 pages) : illustrations |
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data file |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Summary |
"In the midst of confusion in the scholarship about victory, this study explores two fundamental problems. First, we do not have precise language or theory that scholars, civilian and military policymakers, and the public can use to agree on what "victory" means, when it is attained, or when the state fails to achieve it. Second, it examines what a theory of victory whould look like, how it is distinct from military strategy or theory of war, what scholars and policymakers would gain by developing one, and how theory contributes to debates about war. This study provides more systematic answers to these and other questions"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Toward a general theory of victory -- Historical origins of victory -- Modern origins of victory -- American experience with victory -- American logic of victory -- Libya -- Panama -- Persian Gulf War -- Bosnia-Kosovo -- Afghanistan -- Iraq -- Military power and victory -- Implications for the study of victory. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Military policy.
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Military policy. |
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United States -- Military policy.
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United States. |
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United States -- History, Military -- 21st century.
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History, Military. |
| Chronological Term |
21st century |
| Subject |
United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
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1900 - 2099 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Military history.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Martel, William C. Victory in war. Rev. and expanded ed. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011 9781107014190 (DLC) 2010048056 (OCoLC)681913119 |
| ISBN |
9781139078436 (electronic book) |
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1139078437 (electronic book) |
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9780511842443 (electronic book) |
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0511842449 (electronic book) |
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1139080709 |
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9781139080705 |
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9781107014190 |
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1107014190 |
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9780521177733 |
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0521177731 |
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9781139080705 |
| Standard No. |
9786613298225 |
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