War: A Matter of Principles by Air Marshal David Evans (English) Hardcover Book

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The author has carried out a review of the principles promulgated by the British and American Defence Forces. He extends this study to embrace leadership and training for leadership and command. In the final chapter he addresses the moral responsibilities of those exercising command of their fellow countrymen and other assigned forces.

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The author has carried out a searching review of the principles promulgated by the British and American Defence Forces, in order to assess their continuing validity and relevance to warfare in the late 1990s and the 21st century. Recognising that principles will be applied by commanders to meet specific situations in the field he extends this study to embrace leadership and training for leadership and command. In the final chapter he addresses the moral responsibilities of those exercising command of their fellow countrymen and other assigned forces.

Table of Contents

Foreword; Admiral Sir Anthony Synnot - Acknowledgements - Author's Note - Abbreviations - Notes on Contributors - Introduction - Evolution of the Principles of War - Selection and Maintenance of the Aim - Addendum: General William C.Westmoreland - Morale - Addendum: Admiral Elmo R.Zumwalt - Offensive Action - Addendum: General Bennie L.Davis - Security - Addendum: Air Marshal Sir Ewan Jamieson - Surprise - Addendum: Major General R.Grey - Concentration of Force - Addendum: General Michael P.Carns - Economy of Effort - Addendum: Air Marshal J.W. Newham - Flexibility - Addendum: Dr Ross Babbage - Cooperation - Addendum: Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Peter Harding - Administration - Addendum: Major General Yu Jianzhong - Simplicity - Addendum: Admiral Richard C.Macke - Manoeuvre - Addendum: Lieutenant General John Grey - Timing and Tempo - Addendum: General Michael J.Dugan - Review - Leadership - Moral Responsibility and Command - Index

Review

'The articles it contains are extremely thought provoking, and certainly ought to be read by all those involved in the education and training of future generations of military commanders.' - Ian Gooderson, Department of War Studies, King's College, London

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'The articles it contains are extremely thought provoking, and certainly ought to be read by all those involved in the education and training of future generations of military commanders.' - Ian Gooderson, Department of War Studies, King's College, London

Details ISBN0333699165 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Series RUSI Defence Studies Year 1997 ISBN-10 0333699165 ISBN-13 9780333699164 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1997-10-06 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Subtitle A Matter of Principles Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 355.02 Place of Publication Basingstoke Short Title WAR A MATTER OF PRINCIPLES 199 Edition Description 1997 Language English Media Book Pages 183 Illustrations XVIII, 183 p. AU Release Date 1997-10-06 NZ Release Date 1997-10-06 UK Release Date 1997-10-06 Author Air Marshal David Evans Alternative 9780312173180 Audience Undergraduate We've got this

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