The Origins of Victory How Disruptive Military Innovation Determines the Fates of Great Powers / Andrew F. Krepinevich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krepinevich, Andrew F.

Contributor:

Krepinevich, Andrew F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military art and science--Technological innovations.

Military art and science.

Strategy.

Genre:

Electronic Books

Physical Description:

1 online resource (568 pages)

Place of Publication:

New Haven Yale University Press [2023]

Summary:

How the character of war is changing and how militaries can successfully adapt to meet the challenge This book by military strategist Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr., is the definitive take on the race for military dominance in the twenty-first century. It shows how militaries that successfully pursue disruptive innovation can gain a major advantage over their rivals, while those that fail to do so risk exposing their countries to great danger. The Precision Warfare Revolution introduced by the U.S. military in the First Gulf War found the United States enjoying a near monopoly in this form of warfare for several decades. But now other powers have these capabilities. The U.S. military also confronts an emerging military revolution driven by advances across a wide range of technologies—from artificial intelligence and synthetic biology to quantum computing and additive manufacturing. To stay competitive, the U.S. military must pursue disruptive innovation in a race with other militaries to exploit war’s changing character. Clues exist as to the winner’s identity. They are revealed by militaries that went beyond the bounds of mere innovation to overturn the existing forms of warfare, changing the course of history and the fate of nations. Through exploring their experiences, Krepinevich shows how the U.S. military can win the race to identify and exploit the “next big thing” in warfare.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

List of Abbreviations

PART I

Introduction

1. Come the Revolution

2. The Shape of Things to Come

3. The Mature Precision-Warfare Regime

4. Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave

5. W(h)ither Deterrence?

PART II

6. Fisher's Scheme

7. Out of the Trenches

8. Twilight of the Battle Line

9. From Mass to Precision

10. Echoes of History

11. Where Do We Stand?

Notes

Index

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z.

Notes:

GOBI

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Krepinevich, Andrew F. The Origins of Victory

ISBN:

9780300271584

OCLC:

1369493989