War: A Matter of Principles
Published on 6. October 1997
Book
Hardback
XVIII, 183 pages
978-0-333-69916-4 (ISBN)
Description
The author has carried out a searching review of the principles promulgated by the British and American Defence Forces, in order to assess their continuing validity and relevance to warfare in the late 1990s and the 21st century. Recognising that principles will be applied by commanders to meet specific situations in the field he extends this study to embrace leadership and training for leadership and command. In the final chapter he addresses the moral responsibilities of those exercising command of their fellow countrymen and other assigned forces.
Reviews / Votes
'The articles it contains are extremely thought provoking, and certainly ought to be read by all those involved in the education and training of future generations of military commanders.' - Ian Gooderson, Department of War Studies, King's College, London
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Series
Edition
1997 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
XVIII, 183 p.
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
391 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-69916-4 (9780333699164)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-349-25956-4
Schweitzer Classification
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War: A Matter of Principles
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Content
Foreword; Admiral Sir Anthony Synnot - Acknowledgements - Author's Note - Abbreviations - Notes on Contributors - Introduction - Evolution of the Principles of War - Selection and Maintenance of the Aim - Addendum: General William C.Westmoreland - Morale - Addendum: Admiral Elmo R.Zumwalt - Offensive Action - Addendum: General Bennie L.Davis - Security - Addendum: Air Marshal Sir Ewan Jamieson - Surprise - Addendum: Major General R.Grey - Concentration of Force - Addendum: General Michael P.Carns - Economy of Effort - Addendum: Air Marshal J.W. Newham - Flexibility - Addendum: Dr Ross Babbage - Cooperation - Addendum: Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Peter Harding - Administration - Addendum: Major General Yu Jianzhong - Simplicity - Addendum: Admiral Richard C.Macke - Manoeuvre - Addendum: Lieutenant General John Grey - Timing and Tempo - Addendum: General Michael J.Dugan - Review - Leadership - Moral Responsibility and Command - Index