Winning at War
Seven Keys to Military Victory throughout History
Nonfiction, History, Military, Strategy, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Relations, World History
| Author: | Christian P. Potholm | ISBN: | 9781442201323 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Publication: | January 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christian P. Potholm |
| ISBN: | 9781442201323 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publication: | January 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
