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Christian P. Potholm
Winning at War [EPUB ebook]
Seven Keys to Military Victory throughout History

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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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Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● ISBN 9781442201323 ● Utgivare Rowman & Littlefield Publishers ● Publicerad 2010 ● Nedladdningsbara 6 gånger ● Valuta EUR ● ID 2466731 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM

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