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Author : Cyril Falls
Publisher : London, Methuen
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1941
Category : Mechanization, Military
ISBN : UCAL:$B308438
Author : Isabelle Duyvesteyn,Jan Angstrom
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415354622
Interpretations of war as driven by politics and state rationale, formulated most importantly by the nineteenth-century practitioner Carl von Clausewitz, have received strong criticism. Political explanations have been said to fall short in explaining conflicts in the Balkans, Africa, Asia and the attacks of September 11 2001 in the United States. This book aims to re-evaluate these criticisms by not only carefully scrutinising Clausewitz's arguments and their applicability, but also by a careful reading of the criticism itself. In doing so, the contributions on this book present empirical evidence on the basis of several case studies, addressing various aspects of modern war, such as the actors, conduct and purposes of war. The book concludes that while the debate on the nature of war has far from run its course, the interpretation of war as postulated by Clausewitz is not as inapplicable as some have claimed.
Author : Roger Trinquier
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : France
ISBN : 9781428916890
Author : Professor John Buckley,Dr George Kassimeris
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781409499534
This research collection provides a comprehensive study of important strategic, cultural, ethical and philosophical aspects of modern warfare. It offers a refreshing analysis of key issues in modern warfare, not only in terms of the conduct of war and the wider complexities and ramifications of modern conflict, but also concepts of war, the crucial shifts in the structure of warfare, and the morality and legality of the use of force in a post-9/11 age.
Author : Steven Metz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Information warfare
ISBN : UVA:X004399679
Author : Brian Steed
Publisher : Presidio Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307513243
What challenges will America face in armed conflicts of the future and how will we prepare for them? National security depends upon the ability of the military to “predict” the future nature of war. Despite the difficulty in making such predictions, one must remember: nation states and other countries will continue to use armed conflict as a means to further their aims, and these aims will, at times, run contrary to American interests. As a result, the United States will continue to be confronted with armed conflict in the days and years ahead. A military theorist and experienced armor officer, Brian Steed provides insights into the future of armed conflict by focusing on what has occurred in the past–not because the past repeats itself, but because it reveals timeless principles of warfare. Five battles, one each in Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands, the Persian Gulf, and Somalia are analyzed historically, geographically, and strategically. Steed’s analysis of these engagements clearly demonstrates that the key to victory on the battlefields of the future is the small unit. In refreshing layman’s prose, the author focuses on why the events occurred as they did, and explores the significance of each battle in terms of its political and military ramifications. He concludes with lessons learned that will greatly benefit future American ground combat commanders. Armed Conflict informs the reader about the historical trends of combat operations and the realities of war–today and into the future. It will also serve to guide a new generation of military and civilian leaders as they prepare to face the inevitable conflicts in the new century.
Author : Charles Guthrie,Michael Quinlan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802719010
An important, timely book on the morality of armed conflicts in the twenty-first century. Every society and every period of history has had to face the reality of war. War inevitably yields situations in which the normal ethical rules of society have to be overridden. The Just War tradition has evolved over the centuries as a careful endeavour to impose moral discipline and humanity on resort to war and in its waging, and the tradition deserves our attention now as much as ever. Just War traces the origin and nature of the tradition from its roots in Christian thinking and provides a clear summary of its principles, which are accessible to all beliefs. As the circumstances and necessities of war have changed over time, so too have the practical interpretations of the tradition. Drawing examples from Kosovo, Afghanistan and the wars in Iraq, Charles Guthrie and Michael Quinlan look at the key concepts in relation to modern armed conflict. The tradition sets rational limits and respects the adversary's humanity amid the chaos of war, and provides systematic questions which governments and armed forces must ask themselves before they engage in war. This short but powerful book is a timely re-examination of its tenets and their relevance in the twenty-first century, setting out the case for a workable and credible moral framework for modern war before, while and after it is waged.
Author : David Jordan,James D. Kiras,David J. Lonsdale,Ian Speller,Christopher Tuck,C. Dale Walton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107134195
A fully revised and updated new edition of this leading introduction to the theory and conduct of warfare in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The book combines analysis of key concepts, theory and military doctrine with reference to relevant examples from history, and integrates the land, sea and air environments.
Author : David J. Lonsdale
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Information warfare
ISBN : 0714655465
There has been a great deal of speculation recently concerning the likely impact of the 'Information Age' on warfare. In this vein, much of the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) literature subscribes to the idea that the Information Age will witness a transformation in the very nature of war. In this book, David Lonsdale puts that notion to the test. Using a range of contexts, the book sets out to look at whether the classical Clausewitzian theory of the nature of war will retain its validity in this new age. The analysis covers the character of the future battlespace, the function of command, and the much-hyped concept of Strategic Information Warfare. Finally, the book broadens its perspective to examine the nature of 'Information Power' and its implications for geopolitics. Through an assessment of both historical and contemporary case studies (including the events following September 11 and the recent war in Iraq), the author concludes that although the future will see many changes to the conduct of warfare, the nature of war, as given theoretical form by Clausewitz, will remain essentially unchanged.
Author : K. Payne
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1137428589
What does modern warfare, as fought by liberal societies, have in common with our human evolution? This study posits an important relationship between the two we have evolved to fight, and traditional hunter-gatherer societies were often violent places. But we also evolved to cooperate, to feel empathy and to behave altruistically towards others.
Author : Brian Steed
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1417724889
Author : Shelford Bidwell
Publisher : [London] : Allen Lane
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015005661130
Author : Steven Metz
Publisher : Strategic Studies Institute
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Information warfare
ISBN : 9781584870180
Author : Richard English
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199607891
Warfare is one of the most dangerous threat faced by modern humanity. It is also one of the key influences that has shaped the politics, economics, and culture of the modern world. This book explores the assumptions we make about modern warfare and considers what we can learn from the historical reality.
Author : Torsten Schwinghammer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351289702
Warfare Since the Second World War presents a wealth of analysis and data about one of the most pressing questions of our time: why does war continue to plague us fifty years after World War II? This book argues that the nature of war has shifted from inter-state conflicts toward internal conflicts, above all civil war. Low-intensity conflict helps explain the constant increase in wars over the last fifty years and makes it probable this trend will continue. Gantzel and Schwinghammer argue that modern warfare reflects a continuation of the nation-state-building process begun in nineteenth-century Europe.In their analysis, economic modernization and social integration destroy traditional relations and create instability in the developing world. While these forces were successfully harnessed by the modern state in Europe and North America, economic and political globalization make a similar resolution considerably more complex. In addition to their insightful analysis, the authors provide a detailed list of all wars fought from 1945 to 1995. The authors' lucid explanatory commentaries are accompanied by lists, tables, and charts. In addition to a detailed war register, upon which all statistical data and analyses for the volume are based, there are appendices with directories useful for locating specific wars, as well as several supplementary lists. An afterword brings the reader closer to the world situation as we conclude the twentieth century; including the impact of political developments in Eastern Europe.Beyond its historical dimension, this book offers a policy-relevant empirical demonstration of the ongoing increase in internal (civil) wars and addresses the inability of modern society to prevent this scourge. Warfare Since the Second World War is an indispensable resource for anyone concerned with issues of war and peace, development, and the future of international relations.