On Victory And Defeat
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On Victory And Defeat
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Author : Carl von Clausewitz
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1989-06-01
On Victory And Defeat written by Carl von Clausewitz and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-06-01 with Philosophy categories.
The seemingly endless wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have renewed the age-old debate over what constitutes military victory. Will the withdrawal of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan be seen as a sign of victory or defeat? Although the nature of warfare has changed dramatically since Clausewitz's On War was first written, this selection from his classic work remains an invaluable source of insight for understanding what it means to achieve victory in war and how to recognize defeat. Princeton Shorts are brief selections excerpted from influential Princeton University Press publications produced exclusively in eBook format. They are selected with the firm belief that while the original work remains an important and enduring product, sometimes we can all benefit from a quick take on a topic worthy of a longer book. In a world where every second counts, how better to stay up-to speed on current events and digest the kernels of wisdom found in the great works of the past? Princeton Shorts enables you to be an instant expert in a world where information is everywhere but quality is at a premium. On Victory and Defeat does just that.
Understanding Victory And Defeat In Contemporary War
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Author : Jan Angstrom
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-12-05
Understanding Victory And Defeat In Contemporary War written by Jan Angstrom and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-12-05 with History categories.
Bringing together leading contributors in the field, this new volume analyzes how victory and defeat in modern war can be understood and explained. It does so by confronting two inter-related research problems: the nature of victory and defeat in modern war and the explanations of victory and defeat. By first questioning the extent to which the concepts of victory and defeat are meaningful to describe the outcomes of modern wars, and whether the contents of these concepts are changing, it then evaluates different theories purporting to explain the outcomes of war and the impact of variables, ranging from technology to culture. The book tackles several key questions: What is the definition of victory in the ‘War on Terror’? What is the meaning of victory and defeat in contemporary insurgencies, such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan? Are the counterstrategies that were developed in the mid-twentieth century valid in order to deal with present and future conflicts? With case studies ranging from the Malayan Emergency to the current conflict in Iraq, Understanding Victory and Defeat in Contemporary War will be of great interest to students of war and conflict studies, security studies, military history and international relations.
Defeat And Victory
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Author : Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Defeat And Victory written by Sutan Takdir Alisjahbana and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Indonesia categories.
Victory From Defeat
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Author : Andrew Mason
language : en
Publisher: Sterlinghouse Publisher
Release Date : 1998
Victory From Defeat written by Andrew Mason and has been published by Sterlinghouse Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Victory From Defeat offers its readers inspiring true stories about famous individuals who, despite misfortune, heartache, and despair, overcame their many obstacles and conquered destiny. Imagine having the courage and resilience to dream of becoming a professional runner even though you couldn't walk, or to become history's most renowned scientist despite being thought of as mentally retarded. This book is a captivating collection of triumphant tales which features the struggles and glories of several notable people, including Bill Cosby, Bob Hope, Albert Einstein, Walt Disney, and more. By sharing their tales of failures and successes, and his own, Mason identifies the key components of victory for readers to learn and emulate. Victory From Defeat proves that no failure can cast its victim into a valley so deep that he or she can not recover to attain greater heights than the world has ever known.
Defeat Into Victory
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Author : William Joseph Slim Slim (Viscount)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
Defeat Into Victory written by William Joseph Slim Slim (Viscount) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with World War, 1939-1945 categories.
Burma-felttogene, 1942-1945 - den engelske general William Joseph Slim, "Bill" Slim, "Uncle Bill", 1891-1970, skrev i 1956 disse krigserindringer om de berømte felttog og kampe i Burma, hvor det efterhånden lykkedes at få vendt krigslykken og få nederlagene vendt til sejre, og få overtaget fra de ellers så mægtige og uovervindelige japanske styrker i Sydøstasien, speciel Burma og Nordindien. "It is a personal narrative, written from the standpoint of a corps or army commander in the field, whose outlook was often limited by his own surrondings. It is based on a short account I wrote at the time, a skeleton diary, some contemporary papers, and my recollection."
With Our Backs To The Wall
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Author : David Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2011
With Our Backs To The Wall written by David Stevenson and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This book brings attention to the war's ominous end--the Allies incomplete victory , and the tragic ramifications for world peace just two decades later. It addresses the role of the Russian Revolution, industrial mobilization, economics, logistics and technological innovation.
Defeat Into Victory
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Author : Viscount Field-Marshal Viscount William Slim
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2000-02-09
Defeat Into Victory written by Viscount Field-Marshal Viscount William Slim and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-09 with History categories.
Field Marshal Viscount Slim (1891-1970) led shattered British forces from Burma to India in one of the lesser-known but more nightmarish retreats of World War II. He then restored his army's fighting capabilities and morale with virtually no support from home and counterattacked. His army's slaughter of Japanese troops ultimately liberated India and Burma. The first edition of Defeat Into Victory , published in 1956, was an immediate sensation selling 20,000 copies within a few days. This is an updated version with a new introduction by David W. Hogan Jr.
Caporetto 1917
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Author : Mario Morselli
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-13
Caporetto 1917 written by Mario Morselli and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-13 with History categories.
This work concerns the Battle of Caporetto in October 1917, where the Austro-German Army broke through the Italian lines forcing them to retreat after losing half their force. The book examines why, having routed the Italian Army, the Central Alliance forces were not capable of forcing the surrender of Italy.
Failing To Win
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Author : Dominic D. P. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2009-07-01
Failing To Win written by Dominic D. P. Johnson and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-01 with Political Science categories.
How do people decide which country came out ahead in a war or a crisis? Why, for instance, was the Mayaguez Incident in May 1975--where 41 U.S. soldiers were killed and dozens more wounded in a botched hostage rescue mission--perceived as a triumph and the 1992-94 U.S. humanitarian intervention in Somalia, which saved thousands of lives, viewed as a disaster? In Failing to Win, Dominic Johnson and Dominic Tierney dissect the psychological factors that predispose leaders, media, and the public to perceive outcomes as victories or defeats--often creating wide gaps between perceptions and reality. To make their case, Johnson and Tierney employ two frameworks: "Scorekeeping," which focuses on actual material gains and losses; and "Match-fixing," where evaluations become skewed by mindsets, symbolic events, and media and elite spin. In case studies ranging from the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and the current War on Terror, the authors show that much of what we accept about international politics and world history is not what it seems--and why, in a time when citizens offer or withdraw support based on an imagined view of the outcome rather than the result on the ground, perceptions of success or failure can shape the results of wars, the fate of leaders, and the "lessons" we draw from history.
Understanding Defeat
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Author : Trevor Nevitt Dupuy
language : en
Publisher: Paragon House Publishers
Release Date : 1990
Understanding Defeat written by Trevor Nevitt Dupuy and has been published by Paragon House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with History categories.