The Foundations of the Science of WarHutchinson & Company, 1926 - 335 pages The Foundations of the Science of War is a compilation of material presented by Fuller when he was chief instructor, Staff College, Camberley. Dating from 1926, it is the culmination of his theoretical writings and an early attempt to fit mechanization into the fabric of European warfare. In this work, Fuller presents a comprehensive theory of war. |
Contents
PAGE | 11 |
of Responsibility 10 The Meaning of Initiative II Single | 14 |
The Influence of Weapons on Discipline | 18 |
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The Foundations of the Science of War (Classic Reprint) John Frederick Charles Fuller No preview available - 2017 |
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