| Contents |
Prologue -- 1. History of the Principles of War -- 2. Principles of War in Various Countries -- 3. Principles of War in the U.S. Services -- 4. Criteria for Principles of War -- 5. Objective vs. Prioritized Objectives -- 6. Mass vs. Relative Advantage -- 7. Offensive vs. the Sustained Initiative -- 8. Unity of Command vs. Unity of Effort -- 9. Surprise -- 10. Deception -- 11. Simplicity -- 12. Other American Principles -- 13. Other British Principles of War -- 14. Know Yourself -- 15. Know Your Enemy -- 16. Environment -- 17. Summary -- Epilogue: Gettysburg and the New Principles of War. |
| Abstract |
"New Principles of War: Enduring Truths with Timeless Examples argues that the currently recognized principles of war are flawed, and proposes a new set of principles to guide military leaders"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract |
Marvin Pokrant argues that the currently recognized principles of war are flawed and proposes a set of nine new principles to guide military leaders. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: 9781640122222 1640122222 |
| Genre/form | History. |
| ISBN | 9781640124592 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1640124594 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9781640124615 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1640124616 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9781640124608 (mobi) |
| ISBN | 1640124608 (mobi) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| Stock number | 22573/ctv1gkq5cf JSTOR |
