How wars are won : the 13 rules of war--from ancient Greece to the war on terror / Bevin Alexander.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alexander, Bevin

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

War.

Military art and science.

Physical Description:

vii, 401 pages : maps ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Crown Publishers, [2002]

Summary:

Both timely and timeless, "How Wars Are Won" is a fascinating look at the history of warfare and the essential principles for achieving victory--factors as relevant to the antiterrorist challenge as they have been to wars for thousands of years. 10 photos & maps.

Contents:

List of maps

Introduction: the new kind of war

The revolution in warfare

Striking at enemy weakness

Defend, then attack

Holding one place, striking another

Feigned retreat

The central position

Employing a superior weapon

Driving a stake in the enemy's heart

Blocking the enemy's retreat

Landing an overwhelming blow

Stroke at a weak spot

Caldron battles

Uproar east, attack west

Maneuvers on the rear.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 379-384) and index.

ISBN:

0609610392

OCLC:

49711885