Military Strategy: Principles, Practices, and Historical Perspectives (Paperback)

by John M. Collins (Author)

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"Collins is truly one of the rare strategic thinkers of our day." -- -Hon. Ike Skelton, Ranking Minority Member, House Armed Services Committee

"John Collins has written a brilliant and thorough work.... This should be the text on military strategy." -- -Gen. Anthony C. Zinni, USMC (Ret.), Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command (1997-2000

Product Description
 Provides an overview of the principles, theories, policies, and other fundamentals of modern warfare and their applications in the twenty-first century

 Includes a glossary of military terms and key points that summarize the lessons of each Chapter

John M. Collins has distilled the wisdom of history's great military minds to tutor readers on the necessary intellectual skills to win not only battles but also wars. He illuminates practices that worked well or poorly in the past, together with reasons why. He discusses national security interests, strategic building blocks, military strategies across the conflict spectrum, methods for developing talent and strategic acumen, and recent case studies that put principles into practice. Collins never tells readers what to think, but in Military Strategy he provides them with the intellectual tools to think for themselves. Written in a clear, straightforward style, this book will appeal to officers, policy makers, students, and the public.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc. (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574884301
• ISBN-13: 978-1574884302
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive book on strategy, February 22, 2009

By	Buffalo Soldier (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

This is an excellent book, but needs to be updated. I think, the counter-insurgency portion needs to cite recent examples and lessons form Iraq and Afghanistan. This book and hopefully an updated version will be in my library for a long time to come.

4 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully insightful, February 11, 2007

By	Steven Lim "(RSTN)" (Singapore) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Have read this cover to cover and now in the process of re-reading some specific portion. Have to say that it is well-researched and thorough. Help to re-confirm some of my own research in this same space. Steven Lim (RSTN) from Singapore.