Organized chronologically and by key military technology, covers the weapons, armor, equipment, battles, and military figures that have defined war through the ages, from stone weapons to the laser-accurate stealth bombers of today.
"Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. Featuring conference papers and articles by specialists in military history from around the world, this collection of new essays examines…
"Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. Featuring conference papers and articles by specialists in military history from around the world, this collection of new essays examines…
"Throughout human history, technological innovation has functioned as a driver of civilization and inspired many people's belief in progress. Featuring conference papers and articles by specialists in military history from around the world, this collection of new essays examines…
In 2002, Governor General Michael Jeffrey stated that 'we Australians had everything under control in Phuoc Tuy Province'. This referred not only to military control, but to the policy of 'pacification' employed by the Republic of Vietnam and external 'Free World' allies such as…
Review: "The world often misunderstands its greatest men while neglecting others entirely. Scipio Africanus, surely the greatest general that Rome produced, suffered both these fates. He should be heralded and celebrated today; but he is not. So who is Scipio Africanus?" "He is …
"This book examines debates over the best methods for colonial rule in Italian Libya as a self-reflexive process that tell us more about the contentious connection between religious and political authority in Italy than about Muslim North Africa"--
This book presents a detailed discussion of Clausewitz's principal lines of thought and methods of implementation. It elaborates on his main objective of laying a foundation for the education of up-and-coming creative, knowledgeable and experienced future leaders. The book encou…
This book presents a detailed discussion of Clausewitz's principal lines of thought and methods of implementation. It elaborates on his main objective of laying a foundation for the education of up-and-coming creative, knowledgeable and experienced future leaders. The book encou…