The Direction Of War by Hew Strachan
Contemporary Strategy in Historical Perspective
A concise, historically informed analysis of how strategy and the conduct of war are shaped by political objectives, technology, and social context, arguing that while instruments of war change, the fundamental relationship between policy and military means endures; it surveys major developments from the nineteenth century to the nuclear and airpower eras, critiques simplistic claims of revolutionary change, and stresses the importance of adaptability, judgment, and civil–military relations in directing the use of force.
Purchase from
Bookshop.org
- Published
- 1996
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
- No ratings yet
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.