New principles of war : enduring truths with timeless examples / Marvin Pokrant.

New principles of war : enduring truths with timeless examples /

"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"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pokrant, Marvin, 1943- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Lincoln, Nebraska] : Potomac Books, An imprint of the University of Nebraska Press, [2021]
Subjects:
War (Philosophy)
War > History.
Military history, Modern.
Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of 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.

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