The Past as Prologue The Importance of History to the Military Profession |
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| Editor:
| Murray, Williamson
Sinnreich, Richard Hart |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-61963-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $45.95 |
Book Description:
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The Past as Prologue explores the usefulness of the study of history for contemporary military strategists. Essays from authors of diverse backgrounds-British and American, Civilian and Military-come together to present an overwhelming argument for the necessity of the study of the past by the today's military leader's in spite of these challenges. The essays of Part I examine the relationship between history and the military profession. Those in Part II explore specific historical...
More DescriptionThe Past as Prologue explores the usefulness of the study of history for contemporary military strategists. Essays from authors of diverse backgrounds-British and American, Civilian and Military-come together to present an overwhelming argument for the necessity of the study of the past by the today's military leader's in spite of these challenges. The essays of Part I examine the relationship between history and the military profession. Those in Part II explore specific historical cases that show the repetitiveness of certain military problems.