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100 1 _aMURRAY Williamson
245 _aThe past as prologue :
_bthe importance of history to the military profession /
_cedited by Williamson Murray, Richard Hart Sinnreich
260 _aNew York :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2006
300 _aix, 287 p.
520 _aAn understanding of the past is more important than ever if modern militaries are to make sense of a present characterised by rapid technological and strategic change. This book brings together contributions from American and British authors from both civilian and military backgrounds. The book is arranged in two main sections: part 1 considers the link between history and the military profession, while part 2 explores specific historical cases.
650 _aMILITARY HISTORY
650 _aMILITARY ART AND SCIENCE
650 _aMILITARY EDUCATION
700 _aSINNREICH Richard Hart
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