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Author Biddle, Stephen D.

Title Military power : explaining victory and defeat in modern battle / Stephen Biddle.

Imprint Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2004.

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 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  355.02 B473m 2004    ---  Available
Description xi, 337 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [240]-324) and index.
Contents Introduction -- A literature built on weak foundations -- The modern system -- The modern system, preponderance, and changing technology -- Operation Michael : the second battle of the Somme, March 21-April 9, 1918 -- Operation Goodwood : July 18-20, 1944 -- Operation Desert Storm : January 17-February 28, 1991 -- Statistical tests -- Experimental tests -- Conclusion -- Appendix : a formal model of capability.
Subject Deployment (Strategy)
Offensive (Military science)
Defensive (Military science)
Military art and science -- History -- 20th century.
Military history, Modern -- 20th century.
ISBN 0691116458 (acid-free paper)

 
    
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