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Victories Are Not Enough.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Newland, Dr. Samuel J.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Strategy.
- Military art and science.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (87 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- San Francisco : Verdun Press, 2014.
- Summary:
- This book analyzes the German military strategies and operations from the 19th century through World War II, highlighting both their tactical brilliance and strategic failures. Despite Germany's reputation for military excellence, the nation lost both World Wars due to poor goal-setting and inadequate strategies. The author, Samuel J. Newland, examines the historical roots of German military thought and critiques the leadership failures that contributed to these defeats. The work is intended for military historians, strategists, and those studying national security, offering lessons on the importance of aligning military tactics with achievable national objectives. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- STRATEGIC STUDIES INSTITUTE
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- FOREWORD
- SUMMARY
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 1-IMPERIAL ROOTS OF THE PROBLEMS
- CHAPTER 2-LEADERS IN GERMAN UNIFICATION: FOUNDERS OF TRADITIONS
- CHAPTER 3-A RUDDERLESS SHIP OF STATE: GERMAN SECURITY POLICY AFTER BISMARCK
- CHAPTER 4-THE EDUCATION OF AN OFFICER CORPS
- CHAPTER 5-CHARTING THE COURSE FOR DISASTER
- CHAPTER 6-CONCLUSION
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781786256362
- 1786256363
- OCLC:
- 975222286
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