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.
#248301 in Books 2014-04-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; .70 #File Name: 1439910014230 pages
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy t8inlainformative; but nothing new to me; I'm a man of color and live it in all its glory.0 of 6 people found the following review helpful. TrashBy DavidTrash
