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In Winning at War, Christian Potholm explains how seven 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-have served as predictors of military success over time and across cultures. He provides case studies of their implementation, from ancient battles to today.

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In Winning at War, Christian Potholm explains how seven 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-have served as predictors of military success over time and across cultures. He provides case studies of their implementation, from ancient battles to today.
Autorenporträt
Christian P. Potholm is the DeAlva Stanwood Alexander Professor of Government at Bowdoin College. He has taught courses on war and international relations for over 50 years and is the author of numerous books on warfare, including the War Quartet: Winning at War: The Template of Mars, War Wisdom: A Cross-Country Analysis, Understanding War: An Annotated Bibliography, and Hiding in Plain Sight: Women Warriors throughout Time and Space. He resides in Harpswell, Maine