1st Edition
Contemporary Military Theory The dynamics of war
214 Pages
by
Routledge
214 Pages
by
Routledge
214 Pages
by
Routledge
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The book aims to provide the reader with a state-of-the-art introduction to classic and modern military theory.
The text accounts for the most important theories within the field by developing and analyzing these theories, as well as problematizing both their normative and explanatory aims. While focusing on military theory, the book does not only reflect a single way of relating to knowledge... Read more
1. Military Theory: An Introduction 2. What is War? 3. What is Strategy? 4. What is Operational Art? 5. The Principles of War 6. Theories of Joint Operations 7. Theories of Land Operations 8. Theories of Sea Operations 9. Theories of Air Operations 10. The Dynamics of War: Some Conclusions
Biography
Jan Angstrom is Professor of War Studies at the Swedish National Defence College, Sweden.
J.J. Widen is Associate Professor in War Studies at the Swedish National Defence College, Sweden.
