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Two Historians In Technology And War
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Author : Michael Eliot Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
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In April 1994, the Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute held its annual Strategy Conference. The theme for this year's conference was 'The Revolution in Military Affairs: Defining an Army for the 21st Century. New technology is one of the most compelling aspects of the current Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). Technological advanced has offered advantages to one side or another at various times since the dawn of history and the advent of armed conflict. The Army must understand this revolution in all of its parts. Just as importantly, professional soldiers must retain their professional perspective and avoid becoming enchanted with technology. While technologically sophisticated weapons can help secure victory, technology in and of itself cannot win wars. Ultimately, wars are won or lost in the minds of soldiers and their leaders. Soldiers can learn about warfare from either personal experience or from studying history. The study of the history of warfare provides the student with an opportunity to examine critical aspects of warmaking without the risk. Fortunately for those who study the reasons for, and results of, conflict, this year's Strategy Conference began with a keynote address by one of the world's foremost military historians, Sir Michael Howard. His address was followed, in the first formal session, by a paper presented by Dr. John F. Guilmartin, Jr. who analyzed the technological limits of strategy.
Two Historians In Technology And War
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Author : Michael Howard (Guilmartin, John F.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
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language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Two Historians In Technology And War
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Author : Michael Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
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Two Historians In Technology And War
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Author : Sir Michael Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994-07-20
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There is a tendency among military professionals, particularly in the United States, to look to history for "lessons." This is not wise. It has been well said the words, "All History Teaches..." are usually followed by bad history and worse logic. History is simply what historians write, and what they write is often determined by their prejudices. The best that even the best historians can do, on the basis of their knowledge about the past, is to pose questions and issue warnings about the future. The answer to the question posed by the title of this essay is obviously, "Quite a lot." The essence of war, however, remains the same no matter how one defines that essence. Carl von Clausewitz's definition of war as "an act of force to compel our enemy to do our will" is as valid today as it was two hundred years ago.1 Violence is what turns a conflict into a war. Trade wars and tariff wars may involve conflicting interests, but unless there is an element of organized, sanctioned and purposeful violence, these are not war. I shall therefore work pragmatically on the assumption that, whatever changes brought about by social and technological transformation, the essence of "war" remains. Clausewitz likened it to a chameleon that takes the color of its surroundings. While warfare may seem to change, it remains as Clausewitz defined it, just as the chameleon, whatever color it adopts, remains the same animal still.2 All historians do agree, however, that a systemic change in the conduct, if not in the nature, of war was brought about during the 19th century by the technical transformations of the industrial age. So long as society depended upon manpower, waterpower, windpower, and animal power for its energy sources, warfare had consisted basically of battles or sieges conducted by armies whose size was narrowly constricted by logistical limitations. In consequence, there was little systemic difference between the campaigns of Julius Caesar and Scipio Africanus on the one hand, and those of Marlborough or Frederick the Great on the other. The study of the "Great Captains" of antiquity was, with good reason, regarded as being still the best preparation for the conduct of war in 18th century Europe. Technical innovations had indeed made incremental changes. The stirrup made cavalry a controllable instrument for organized battles as well as for sporadic raiding. Mobile heavy artillery transformed siege warfare as it had been conducted from antiquity until the end of the Middle Ages. The combination of the ring bayonet with the flintlock provided a force-multiplier for infantry, making every soldier his own musketeer as well as pikeman. The same kind of force-multiplying effect was gained when Jean Baptiste de Gribeauval's French army reforms resulted in a new generation of more mobile and accurate field guns in the mid 18th century. Clausewitz held that battle is as essential to warfare as cash transaction is to business. Throughout the agrarian age war consisted, if not of battle, then of the search for battle. And battle consisted, or was seen to consist, in corps-a-corps fighting with "cold steel"--the arme blanche. All developments in fire power were perceived as ancillary to this. Artillery was developed to make it possible for infantry to close with the enemy, not to make it unnecessary. Infantry volley-fire 2 was always preliminary to a charge. Around this perceived necessity for the decisive corps-a-corps encounter, a whole military culture developed. In this social hierarchy those who delivered the "shock" in battle, the cavalry and elite infantry, were at the top. All ancillaries, including artillery, took their places lower down the pecking order. Napoleon Bonaparte became an artillery officer because he did not have the social standing to get into the infantry or cavalry.
Two Historians In Technology And War
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Author : Sir Michael Howard
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-01-27
Two Historians In Technology And War written by Sir Michael Howard and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-27 with History categories.
In April 1994, the Army War College's Strategic Studies Institute held its annual Strategy Conference. The theme for this year's conference was "The Revolution in Military Affairs: Defining an Army for the 21st Century." Sir Michael and Professor Guilmartin are historians who have experienced warfare; indeed, have distinguished themselves in combat. Sir Michael Howard served in the Coldstream Guards in Italy in the Second World War. Dr. Guilmartin served two tours as a U.S. Air Force rescue helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Their personal experience with warfare is expressed eloquently in the following pages as they make the point that war is, as Carl von Clausewitz defined it nearly 200 years ago, a distinctly human endeavor. Because the Revolution in Military Affairs makes warfare all the more complex and changeable, one would be well advised to heed another of Clausewitz's admonitions, "The use of force is in no way incompatible with the simultaneous use of the intellect."
Men Machines And War
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Author : Ronald Haycock
language : en
Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Release Date : 2006-01-01
Men Machines And War written by Ronald Haycock and has been published by Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with History categories.
Using examples from the last two centuries, this collection of essays discusses the close links between technology and war. In the opening essay, distinguished historian William H. McNeill demonstrates the extent to which military technology has often led to differentiations among people, both within and between societies. The other studies examine various aspects of weapons technology, drawing on the history of the armed forces of Britain, Prussia, and Australia, among others. Some of these illustrate how the adoption of new weaponry frequently depended as much on national pride and party politics as it did on the purely technical merits of the weapons involved; that financial considerations became increasingly primary in technological developments in British army after World War I; and that decisions made prior to 1939 about the aviation technology to be developed for military purposes largely determined what kind of the RAF was able to fight. The chapter by Dr. G.R. Lindsay, the Chief of the Operational Research and Analysis Establishment at the Department of National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa, makes the case that, with nuclear weapons added to the scene, the impact of technology on international security has never been as great as at present, and that the competition of nations seeking the technological edge in weaponry threatens to destabilize the precarious balance that has existed since 1945.
War In World History Society Technology And War From Ancient Times To The Present Volume 2
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Author : Paul Lococo
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Release Date : 2008-08-07
War In World History Society Technology And War From Ancient Times To The Present Volume 2 written by Paul Lococo and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-07 with History categories.
Designed for use at the college level as a textbook for military history courses or supplemental reading for world history courses, this text offers an introduction and original synthesis of global military history. Each chapter traces key developments in military institutions and practices set in three crucial contexts: politics and institutions; social structures and economics; and cultures. Primary sources throughout the text give students a look at the writings historians use to draw conclusions, while Issue Boxes raise and explore historiographical controversies in military history. A two-volume format follows the usual division of world and western civilization courses and allows a standard semester split of military history survey courses. Volume One covers 2000 BC through 1500 AD. Volume Two covers the dawn of global warfare in 1500 through the present.
World War Ii
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Author : Ryan Jenkins
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-09-11
World War Ii written by Ryan Jenkins and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-11 with History categories.
Look around our world today, and take special note of the technology and medicine that is a part of it. From the marvelous advances in health care prescriptions to flying vehicles like helicopters to weapons like missile launchers and guns, many of the things we use every day can be traced back to the advances made during World War II. This eBook is the perfect historical account of these technologies, giving you a detailed background of some of these important components of the modern world.Discover the great advancements in warfare made during the Second World War by reading about weapons such as the Norden Bomb-sight and the Sturmgewehr 44 gun. Marvel at the surprisingly futuristic advent of radar that was discovered during this period, as well as the development of what we know as the helicopterBe amazed at the impact that World War II had on modern medicine, with research that yielded the highly beneficial Penicillin. You will also gain knowledge of the evolution of rations for our armed forces, from hardtack to rations packs.From the avid historian to the WWII hobbyist, this book is an informative rundown on the far-reaching impact of discoveries and inventions from the period that still have an impact on us today. Order your copy now to learn more!Comments From Other Readers“History has always fascinated me, especially where the Second World War is concerned. It is always amazing to be reminded of how much this time period paved the way for many of the things we see every day. I was especially fascinated at the medical aspect of it; Penicillin was such a powerful discovery. A fine job by the author in hitting the highlights!” – Randy S. (Miami, USA)“The impact of WWII was obviously a worldwide one, but it was more than just the negative impacts of warfare. The discoveries and innovations that came forth because of the war were undoubtedly positive. Where would we be today without radar or helicopters? The medical accomplishments are also a highly beneficial advent that was derived from this time. Penicillin saved many lives, and discovering more sanitary practices in the operating room and in field hospitals forever changed how treatment worked. Thanks to the author, I can certainly appreciate how this war affected us in a new light.” – Thom O. (Wales, UK)“What a great, detailed book! This covers a lot of information without reading like a textbook. From helicopters to guns, to medicine, right down to things as simple as soldiers' rations, it's a wonder how much developed during the War, and at such a fast pace! I found this book to be very informative and enriching, and hope to read more about it in the future.” – Sue R. (Branson, USA)Tags: World War II, WWII, World War II technology, helicopter, rations, WWII medicine, Penicillin,
War In The Age Of Technology
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Author : Geoffrey Jensen
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2001-04-01
War In The Age Of Technology written by Geoffrey Jensen and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-04-01 with History categories.
Technology of one kind or another has always been a central ingredient in war. The Spartan king Archidamus, for instance, reacted with alarm when first witnessing a weapon that could shoot darts through the air. And yet during the past two centuries technology has played an unprecedented role in military affairs and thinking, and in the overall conduct of war. In addition, the impact of new technology on warfare has brought major social and cultural changes. This volume explores the relationship between war, technology, and modern society over the course of the last several centuries. The two world wars, total conflicts in which industrial technology took a terrible human toll, brought great changes to the practice of organized violence among nations; even so many aspect of military life and values remained largely unaffected. In the latter half of the twentieth century, technology in the form of nuclear deterrence appears to have prevented the global conflagration of world war while complicating and fueling ferocious regional contests. A stimulating fusion of military and social history, extending back to the eighteenth century, and with contributions from such leading historians as Brian Bond, Paddy Griffith, and Neil McMillen, War in the Age of Technology will interest lay readers and specialists alike.