Military and defence strategy Books

This comprehensive atlas investigates military conflicts from around the world, featuring detailed maps, photographs, and analysis of key battles and campaigns. It covers conflicts from the early 20th century to the present day.This work has been...

For the first time ever, three of the greatest treatises on politics and war ever written, in one beautiful volume.******This book contains the complete texts of Machiavelli's The Prince and Jomini's The Art of War, and an abridged version of On War by...

At the turn of the century a small, humorous book on tactics was published. The Defense of Duffer's Drift quickly became a bestseller and today is still widely read. The Defense of Hill 781 is a modem version of this classic -- a tactical primer with...

A classic of both military strategy and Eastern philosophy from the fourth century B.C.E.

When the major powers sent troops to the Korean peninsula in June of 1950, it supposedly marked the start of one of the last century's bloodiest conflicts. Allan Millett, however, reveals that the Korean War actually began with partisan clashes two years...

It has been said that the taking of a fortress depends primarily on the making of a good plan to take it, and the proper implementation and application of the resources to make the plan work. Long before a fortress has been besieged and conquered, it...

It has been fashionable to view the Classical past as a thing dead and frozen, scarcely accessible and certainly of no relevance to current international affairs. It has also been fashionable to over-sensationalize the past and to draw conclusions that...

The Art of War is the most important book ever written about warfare and conflict. Lionel Giles' translation is the definitive edition, his commentary is indispensable. The Art of War can be used and adapted in every facet of your life. It explains when...

This edited volume explores and analyses strategic thinking, military reform and adaptation in an era of Asian growth, European austerity and US rebalancing. A significant shift in policy, strategy and military affairs is underway in both Asia and...

From tactics and strategy to logistics and personnel management, this invaluable book offers a comprehensive guide to military science in the early 20th century. Drawing on his own experiences as a German officer and military scholar, Albrecht...

This book is a comprehensive guide for military professionals planning battlefield tours. Drawing on first-hand experience leading tours, Haking details the benefits of 'staff rides,' which involve a group of officers visiting a historical battlefield...

Written by the distinguished British military strategist Spencer Westmacott, this book offers a detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the nation's defence system. With suggestions for improvement and insights into the political and social...

In this compelling work on the military tactics of coastal defense, Edward Maguire explores the strategic considerations that go into the design and deployment of fortifications. Using historical examples and contemporary case studies, Maguire shows how...

Dieses Buch ist eine Sammlung von militärischen Korrespondenzen von Helmuth Moltke, einem preußischen General während des 19. Jahrhunderts. Es enthält detaillierte Informationen über Strategien, Taktiken und Planungen im preußischen Militär und ist eine...

Dieses Buch ist ein Muss für alle, die sich für Militärgeschichte und Strategie interessieren. Mit vielen interessanten Details und Einblicken in eine der beeindruckendsten militärischen Figuren der Weltgeschichte ist dieser Band einzigartig.This work...

This book is a thought-provoking analysis of the future of warfare, written by two experts in military strategy. Drawing on the lessons of World War I, the authors explore the implications of modern technology and tactics for the conduct of war in the...

Un essai provocant sur les stratégies de guerre modernes du XVIIIe siècle. L'auteur s'oppose aux idées de l'éminent théoricien militaire M. de Mesnil Durand, en proposant une alternative visionnaire du futur de la guerre. Un livre passionnant pour tous...

Hugh Forbes, un ufficiale dell'esercito britannico, ha scritto questo manuale per addestrare i volontari patriottici nell'arte della guerra. Forbes descrive le tattiche utilizzate dall'esercito regolare e come le stesse possono essere adattate per la...

A remarkable compendium of the worst military decisions and the men who made themThe annals of history are littered with horribly bad military leaders. These combat incompetents found amazing ways to ensure their army's defeat. Whether it was a lack of...

This comprehensive book delves into the pivotal role of oil in shaping British strategy from 1914 to 1923. It unveils a cohesive oil policy that significantly influenced naval strategy, diplomatic relations, policies towards the oil industry, and...

THE ART OF WAR (Chinese: 孫子兵法; pinyin: Sūnzĭ bīngfǎ) is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician, and kindred to the Realpolitik of his time, termed in China as Legalism. The...

... À cette question : Quel est l'auteur de la découverte de la poudre ? - question si souvent posée et en des termes si divers, - on ne peut donc répondre que par cette autre question de Voltaire : Qui le premier inventa le bateau ? Personne n'a...

The global military conflicts of the 21st century revealed a need for new styles of command. TRUST AND LEADERSHIP depicts mission command’s use in the Australian Army. Written by serving and retired military officers, this essay collection reveals...

Originally published by the United States Army Center of Military History in 1998. Examines how the Army had performed two of its most important unconventional missions: the suppression of insurgent or other irregular forces and the conduct of overseas...

Originally published in a short print run by the United States Army Center of Military History in 2007. Examines the nature of counterinsurgency and nation-building missions, the institutional obstacles inherent in dealing effectively with such...

This is a hiqh quality reprint of the hihgly sought after 1958 (third) edition of the official manual issued by the Office of the Director of Operations, Federation of Malaya. Essential reading to all interested in how to achieve the widely acknowledged...

First published in 1983 this detailed study has only now been made generally available. The Russians have a long history of fighting what are now called unconventional wars. Certainly since the 18th Century, and more recently in Afghanistan and Chechnia...

Men of war in a land of turmoilThis book chronicles the careers and wars of the European and mixed-race mercenary adventurers who carved reputations and empires for themselves and their Indian lords in the violent days of 18th and early 19th centuries...

The true story of the World War II evacuation portrayed in the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk, by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Day of Infamy.In May 1940, the remnants of the French and British armies, broken by Hitler’s...

The Arctic is opening. Global warming is leading to seasonal sea-ice retreat, which in turn opens hitherto impassable shipping routes and new areas for resource exploitation. Such changes are elevating the Arctic's geostrategic value and stoking...

Today, a Great Power's arsenal extends well beyond the military, embracing soft power and also currency power. The dollar dominates the global economy, used in settling trade and investment deals but also held in reserve in vast quantities by central...

This book offers a new edition of Henry Maydman's work Naval Speculations with a detailed commentary by two leading experts on its importance to the naval issues of the 21st century.

This military manual was written under the direction of Napoleon Bonaparte and published for the instruction and guidance of French army officers. It covers everything from the composition of different fortifications to the methods of conducting a siege,...

L'auteur présente des plans pour moderniser et améliorer les systèmes de fortification pendant la guerre. Il s'appuie sur sa propre expérience pour proposer des solutions pratiques à ces défis.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

Un manuel pratique de tactique militaire, destiné aux officiers et aux étudiants souhaitant comprendre les principes de base de la guerre et de la stratégie militaire. Ce volume couvre le développement et l'utilisation de divers types de troupes, ainsi...

Dans cet ouvrage, Vauban, un ingénieur militaire français du 17ème siècle, présente ses expériences et ses stratégies militaires. Il offre des conseils pour la guerre en général, mais se concentre sur les fortifications et l'artillerie. Cette édition est...

As one of the earliest works on field fortification, Mahan's treatise provides an essential guide to the principles of military engineering. With detailed diagrams and clear explanations, this book is a valuable resource for historians, military...

Obtenez un aperçu de l'art de la guerre à l'ancienne avec cet ouvrage fascinant de Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. Ce livre couvre notamment la fortification des villes et la gestion des armées.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This collection of essays on military strategy and tactics was the winner of the Royal Engineer Prize Essay competition in 1879. Featuring contributions from a number of prominent military scholars and experts of the day, this book provides a detailed...

Written by two eminent military experts in the run-up to World War I, 'Cavalry in Future Wars' is a compelling exploration of the role of cavalry in modern warfare. While some of the specifics are now outdated, the book remains a fascinating insight into...

In this historical treatise, Robert Monteith explores the ethical and legal issues concerning warfare and the killing of non-combatants. Originally published in 1846, Monteith's arguments provide insight into the moral complexity of military conflict and...

Dans Études sur le passé et l'avenir de l'artillerie, Napoléon III partage son expérience en tant qu'artilleur et stratège militaire pour offrir une analyse détaillée de l'évolution de l'artillerie et de son utilisation sur le champ de bataille. Ce livre...

Learn the crucial principles and practices of employing infantry, artillery, and cavalry to achieve victorious military tactics with this manual by the experienced colonel Francis J. Lippitt.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This seminal work on infantry tactics offers a comprehensive guide to the use of firearms in combat. Originally published in the late 19th century, Mayne's work remains relevant to modern military studies and is a must-read for anyone interested in the...

In Present Day Warfare, Captain Jacques Rouvier presents a comprehensive analysis of the conduct of modern warfare in the 20th century. He focuses on the development of technologies and strategies, particularly in Europe, and how they changed the nature...