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On War
ISBN: 9781604593563 / Angielski / Miękka / 264 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Although Carl von Clausewitz participated in many military campaigns, he was primarily a military theorist interested in the examination of war. On War is the West's premier work on the philosophy of war. Other soldiers before him had written treatises on various military subjects, but none undertook a great philosophical examination of war on the scale of Clausewitz's. On War is considered to be the first modern book of military strategy. This is due mainly to Clausewitz' integration of political, social, and economic issues as some of the most important factors in deciding the outcomes of a...
Although Carl von Clausewitz participated in many military campaigns, he was primarily a military theorist interested in the examination of war. On Wa...
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56,06 |
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Security Dynamics in the Former Soviet Bloc
ISBN: 9780415297325 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume focuses on four former Soviet sub-regions (the Baltic Sea region, the Slavic republics, the Black Sea region, and Central Asia) to explore the degree of democratic security, which includes de-politicization of, and civilian oversight of, the military, resolution of conflicts by international co-operation, and involvement in international organizations. It examines how far states in these regions have developed co-operative foreign and security policies towards their immediate neighbours and key Western states and organizations, explores the interplay between internal and external...
This volume focuses on four former Soviet sub-regions (the Baltic Sea region, the Slavic republics, the Black Sea region, and Central Asia) to explore...
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734,66 |
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Global Instability and Strategic Crisis
ISBN: 9780415304139 / Angielski / Twarda / 338 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This review of the new situation proposes a broader remit for strategic studies than ever before. A prime concern is that Space not be weaponised in pursuance of missile defence.
The interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq are assessed. The Holy Land, Southern Africa, Indonesia, China and the Arctic are also foci of special concern. Other themes include 'terror' redefined; lethal lasers; internal arms control; regional pacts; Marshall Plans; climate change; instabilities in advanced societies; a two-tier EU; pre-emption doctrine; and Space exploration. This review of the new situation proposes a broader remit for strategic studies than ever before. A prime concern is that Space not be weaponised in p...
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710,17 |
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The Military Strategy of the Soviet Union : A History
ISBN: 9780714634357 / Angielski / Twarda / 372 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Armed revolution and civil war gave birth to the Soviet Union, world War II propelled it to global pre-eminence, and the Cld War contributed to the Soviet Union's demise. Given Marxism-Leninism's idological preoccupation with war and threats of war, it is understandable that the spectre of war should play a vital role in the life and fate of the Soviet state.
Armed revolution and civil war gave birth to the Soviet Union, world War II propelled it to global pre-eminence, and the Cld War contributed to the So...
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930,57 |
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A History of Soviet Airborne Forces
ISBN: 9780714634838 / Angielski / Twarda / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This work, using newly released and formerly classified Soviet and East German archives, provides a detailed record of the performance of Soviet airborne forces during peace and war.
This work, using newly released and formerly classified Soviet and East German archives, provides a detailed record of the performance of Soviet airbo...
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979,55 |
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The Nature of the Operations of Modern Armies
ISBN: 9780714645018 / Angielski / Twarda / 236 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. V.K. Triandafillov's 1929 book seeks to link theory and practoice by using past experience to comprehend future combat.
V.K. Triandafillov's 1929 book seeks to link theory and practoice by using past experience to comprehend future combat.
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759,15 |
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Size and Survival: The Politics of Security in the Caribbean and the Pacific
ISBN: 9780714645322 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examining the security of small states in the Caribbean and Pacific, this work looks not only at political activity such as the Abu Bakr coup in Trinidad, but other threats to security such as drug trafficking, loss of cultural traditions and
Examining the security of small states in the Caribbean and Pacific, this work looks not only at political activity such as the Abu Bakr coup in Trini...
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465,23 |
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The Evolution of Soviet Operational Art, 1927-1991 : The Documentary Basis: Volume 2 (1965-1991)
ISBN: 9780714645483 / Angielski / Twarda / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Soviet military concept of operational art and the associated theories such as war of annihilations, deep battle, and deep operations have been observed by the West since World War II. The Soviet government hid their military-theoretical work behind a veil of secrecy. Here, the Soviet theories are revealed in the words of those who created them in peacetime and applied them in war.
The Soviet military concept of operational art and the associated theories such as war of annihilations, deep battle, and deep operations have been ob...
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930,57 |
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Churchill and Hitler: Essays on the Political-Military Direction of Total War
ISBN: 9780714645636 / Angielski / Twarda / 346 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This collection of essays examines the development of Churchill and Hitler as strategic leaders and analyzes in particular the impact of their formative years on their leadership styles, operational codes, views on civil-military relations, and approaches to the conduct of war at strategic, operational and tactical levels. Ultimately, victory depended on the calculated use of all the means of national power - military, political, psychological and economic - to achieve the national end. These essays demonstrate that it was Churchill who best understood that calculation.
This collection of essays examines the development of Churchill and Hitler as strategic leaders and analyzes in particular the impact of their formati...
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710,17 |
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Naval Strategy in Northeast Asia: Geo-Strategic Goals, Policies and Prospects
ISBN: 9780714649665 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The purpose of this study is to design a co-operative maritime security model for Northeast Asia through the application of naval arms control and disarmament measures, maritime confidence-building measures (MCBMs) and maritime co-operation measures (MCMs).
The purpose of this study is to design a co-operative maritime security model for Northeast Asia through the application of naval arms control and dis...
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881,59 |
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British General Staff: Reform and Innovation
ISBN: 9780714653259 / Angielski / Twarda / 250 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Based on extensive and systematic archival research, this work offers an analysis of the British General Staff in the period up to the eve of World War II.
Based on extensive and systematic archival research, this work offers an analysis of the British General Staff in the period up to the eve of World Wa...
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832,62 |
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Churchill and the Strategic Dilemmas Before the World Wars: Essays in Honor of Michael I. Handel
ISBN: 9780714654683 / Angielski / Twarda / 163 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Before Michael I. Handel died his colleagues and students compiled this collection of essays that were written for a conference on strategy held during 2001. The papers address Churchill's views and ideas on war, strategy and realpolitik.
Before Michael I. Handel died his colleagues and students compiled this collection of essays that were written for a conference on strategy held durin...
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489,77 |
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Field Artillery and Fire Power
ISBN: 9780850668117 / Angielski / Miękka / 392 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Everything you would ever want to know about the history and use of artillery Extremely detailed and not meant for the amateur. Cloth edition, $49. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Everything you would ever want to know about the history and use of artillery Extremely detailed and not meant for the amateur. Cloth edition, $49. An...
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235,04 |
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Technological Change: Methods and Themes in the History of Technology
ISBN: 9783718657926 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this volume, scholars from these two very different traditions are brought together. Never before has a single volume contained such a distinguished and diverse group of historians of technology.
In this volume, scholars from these two very different traditions are brought together. Never before has a single volume contained such a distinguishe...
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759,15 |
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European Defence Technology in Transition
ISBN: 9789057021497 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book draws on the ten nation CREDIT (Capacity for Research on European Defence and Industrial Technology) network which was set up to tackle issue concerning defence science, technology and industrial policy, including the implications of the Cold War and a growing pan-European emphasis.
By providing a comparative study of policy and practice in the countries of western Europe, the book provides vital insights into how governments and firms can begin to search for European-wide solutions to the dilemmas that face them. This book draws on the ten nation CREDIT (Capacity for Research on European Defence and Industrial Technology) network which was set up to tackle issu...
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186,06 |
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Rethinking Japanese Security: Internal and External Dimensions
ISBN: 9780415773942 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Since the unexpected end of the Cold War, standard arguments about power politics can no longer be adopted uncritically. This has led to a renewed interest in Japan's unusually peaceful security policy. Japan's championing of "comprehensive security" is central to this collection. Peter J. Katzenstein's essays explore this concept which not only encompasses traditional military concerns but also domestic aspects of security. The book's focus on counter-terrorism and national security highlights a policy approach which, over decades, Japan has developed with political... Since the unexpected end of the Cold War, standard arguments about power politics can no longer be adopted uncritically. This has led to a renewed ... |
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734,66 |
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Israel's National Security : Issues and Challenges Since the Yom Kippur War
ISBN: 9780415449557 / Angielski / Twarda / 281 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of Israel's security challenges since the 1973 October War. Efraim Inbar takes the reader on a historical journey through Israel's relations in the Middle East that begins with an analysis of Israel's strategic thinking after 1973 and ends with an important look at the recent Second Lebanese War and the Iranian nuclear challenge. Israel's National Security delves not only into Israel's responses, but also its relationships in the international community, providing a complete picture of how Israel's strategic environment has evolved over time.... This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of Israel's security challenges since the 1973 October War. Efraim Inbar takes the reader on a histor... |
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734,66 |
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Fundable Knowledge : The Marketing of Defense Technology
ISBN: 9780805821222 / Angielski / Twarda / 262 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This volume explores knowledge production in defence technology from the Cold War to the 1990s, highlighting technology development and technology transfer. It also includes cited documents pertaining to the transactions that engage customers and vendors in the process of knowledge production.
This volume explores knowledge production in defence technology from the Cold War to the 1990s, highlighting technology development and technology tra...
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710,17 |
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SOVIET UNION & NORTHERN WATER
ISBN: 9780415004893 / Angielski / Twarda / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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661,20 |
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Science, Strategy and War: The Strategic Theory of John Boyd
ISBN: 9780415459525 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. John Boyd is often known exclusively for the so-called 'OODA' loop model he developed. This model refers to a decision-making process and to the idea that military victory goes to the side that can complete the cycle from observation to action the fastest. This book aims to redress this state of affairs and re-examines John Boyd's original contribution to strategic theory. By highlighting diverse sources that shaped Boyd's thinking, and by offering a comprehensive overview of Boyd's work, this volume demonstrates that the common interpretation of the meaning of Boyd's OODA loop... John Boyd is often known exclusively for the so-called 'OODA' loop model he developed. This model refers to a decision-making process and to the id... |
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244,84 |