Strategy and the limitation of war / Hew Srachan
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Survival Vol.50, No.1, February-March 2008, pp.31-54 (106)Summary: Modern labels for warfare tend to describe the means by which they are waged rather than their objectives. Applying strategies from earlier wars without considering their relevance to the conflict in hand and failing to match military means to political ends is liable to result in wasteful and ultimately futile engagements.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | MILITARY ART & SCIENCE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 23987-1001 |
Modern labels for warfare tend to describe the means by which they are waged rather than their objectives. Applying strategies from earlier wars without considering their relevance to the conflict in hand and failing to match military means to political ends is liable to result in wasteful and ultimately futile engagements.
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