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War: A Matter of Principles
David Evans
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Description for War: A Matter of Principles
Paperback. Series: RUSI Defence Studies. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; JPS; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 266.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
201
Condition
New
Series
RUSI Defence Studies
Number of Pages
183
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349259588
SKU
V9781349259588
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99-15
Reviews for War: A Matter of Principles
'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