The Human Face of War

ISBN-13: 9781441187505 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 256 str.

Jim Storr;Jim Storr

Opis

Warfare is hugely important. The fates of nations, and even continents, often rests on the outcome of war and thus on how its practitioners consider war. The Human Face of War is a new exploration of military thought. It starts with the observation that much military thought is poorly developed - often incoherent and riddled with paradox. The author contends that what is missing from British and American writing on warfare is any underpinning mental approach or philosophy. Why are some tank commanders, snipers, fighter pilots or submarine commanders far more effective than others? Why are many generals sacked at the outbreak of war? The Human Face of War examines such phenomena and seeks to explain them.The author argues that military thought should be based on an approach which reflects the nature of combat. Combat - fighting - is primarily a human phenomenon dominated by human behaviour. The book explores some of those human issues and their practical consequences. The Human Face of War calls for, and suggests, a new way of considering war and warfare.

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Foreword
Series Editors' Preface
Introduction

1. Art or Science?
2. Developing an Approach
3. The Nature of Combat
4. Tools and Models
5. Shock and Surprise
6. Tactics and Organizations
7. Commanding the Battle 
8. The Soul of an Army
9. Regulators and Ratcatchers
10. The Human Face of War

Notes
Bibliography
Index