Aron ∗on War∗ - Softcover

ARON, R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393001075 ISBN 13: 9780393001075

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co., 1968

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1908. Excerpt: ... SKETCH OF A PLAN FOR TACTICS, OR THE THEORY OF THE COMBAT (N.B.--According to this distribution, this first part is to be revised and completed) I.--INTRODUCTION: DEFINITION OF THE DIS. TINCTION BETWEEN THE CONCEPTIONS OF STRATEGY AND TACTICS. II.--GENERAL THEORY OF THE COMBAT. (Combat--Cantonments--Camps--Marches.) (i) Nature of the combat--Active elements in the same--Hatred and hostility--Modification--Other moral forces--Judgment and talent. (2) More precise definition of a combat--Independent combat--Partial combat--How the latter arise. (3) Object of the combat: Victory--Degree, splendour, and weight of victory. (4) Causes of victory, that is, of the enemy leaving the field. (5) Kinds of combat according to arms--Close combat-- Fire combat. (6) Different acts of the combat--Destructive act-- Decisive act. (7) Kinds of combat, according as its motive is positive or negative--Attack and defence. (8) Plan of the combat--Strategic object of the combat--Its aim--Means--Determination of the kind of combat--Time--Space--Reciprocal action--Conduct. III.--COMBA1S; DEFINITE SUBDIVISIONS IN THE ABSTRACT. (Formation--Order of BattleElementary Tactics.) (i) Infantry. (2) Artillery. (3) Cavalry. A.--The Different Arms. Effects produced in action by each arm--The formation and Elementary tactics of each in attack and defence , based on those effects. B.--The Different Arms Combined In Attack And Defence. (1) Theory of the combination of arms: (a) Infantry and Artillery. (b) Infantry and Cavalry. (c) Cavalry and Artillery. (d) All three united. (2) Fixed Divisions which are formed out of them: (a) Brigades. (b) Divisions. I Their order of battle, position, move (c) Corps. j ment, combat. (d) Armies. J IV.--BATTLES IN CONNECTION WITH COUNTRY AND GROUND. A.--On The Influence Of Ground And Comb...

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'American Culture Transformed offers an interesting sampling of the cultural landscape in America after 9/11. The authors provide compelling snapshots of iconic moments and figures from the military, economics, the arts, and politics. The book will stir memories and make us uncomfortable again.'
- Mary Poovey, New York University, USA

Book Description:

An in-depth analysis of the transformation of major American cultural icons in the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001

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