Larry H. Addington

The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"This important work... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present." - Military Review A thorough revision of a highly successful text, the second edition of this classic work provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare. Addington discusses developments in strategies and tactics, logistics and weaponry, and provides detailed discussions of important battles and campaigns. His book is an excellent introduction for both students and the general reader. "There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of General George Washington." -Russell F. Weigley, author of The American Way of War "A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts." - Military Affairs

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Indiana University Press
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780253111098
• Artikelnr.: 38209099

Autorenporträt

Larry H. Addington is Professor Emeritus of History at The Citadel. He has been a guest lecturer at the Naval War College, the Marine Command and Staff College, and at various Army schools. He is author of The Blitzkrieg Era, The Patterns of War Through the Eighteenth Century, and The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century.