Winning at War

Winning at War
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 302
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ISBN-10 : 1442201304
ISBN-13 : 9781442201309
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Book Synopsis Winning at War by : Christian P. Potholm

Download or read book Winning at War written by Christian P. Potholm and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the independent variables that determine success in war? Drawing on 40 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.


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