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1 online resource (xv, 281 pages) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction: The template of Mars -- Superior weapons and technology entrepreneurship -- Superior discipline -- Sustained but controlled ruthlessness -- Receptivity to military and integrative innovation -- Ability and willingness to protect capital from people and rulers -- Centrality of superior will -- Belief there will always be another war -- Applying the template : a battle -- Applying the template : a war. |
Summary |
"What are the independent variables that determine success in war? Drawing on forty years of studying and teaching war, political scientist Christian P. Potholm presents a 'template of Mars, ' seven variables that have served as predictors of military success"--EBL book details. |
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"Drawing on forty years of studying and teaching war, political scientist Christian P. Potholm presents a 'template of Mars' -- seven variables that have served as predictors of military success over time and across cultures. In Winning at war, Potholm explains these variables -- technology, sustained ruthlessness, discipline, receptivity to innovation, protection of military capital from civilians and rulers, will, and the belief that there will always be another war -- and provides case studies of their implementation, from ancient battles to today'"--Jacket. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Military art and science -- History.
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Military art and science. |
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History. |
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Military art and science -- Case studies.
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Chronological Term |
Geschichte |
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Case studies.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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Case studies.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Potholm, Christian P., 1940- Winning at war. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2010 9781442201309 (DLC) 2009029750 (OCoLC)428895720 |
ISBN |
9781442201323 (electronic book) |
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1442201320 (electronic book) |
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1282480588 |
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9781282480582 |
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9781442201309 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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1442201304 (hardcover ; alkaline paper) |
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