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War: A Matter of Principles

Palgrave Macmillan

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Part of the book series: RUSI Defence Studies (RUSIDS)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
  2. Introduction

    • David Evans
    Pages 1-4
  3. Evolution of the Principles of War

    • David Evans
    Pages 5-10
  4. Selection and Maintenance of the Aim

    • David Evans
    Pages 11-19
  5. Morale

    • David Evans
    Pages 20-30
  6. Offensive Action

    • David Evans
    Pages 31-39
  7. Security

    • David Evans
    Pages 40-51
  8. Surprise

    • David Evans
    Pages 52-69
  9. Concentration of Force

    • David Evans
    Pages 70-79
  10. Economy of Effort

    • David Evans
    Pages 80-92
  11. Flexibility

    • David Evans
    Pages 93-102
  12. Cooperation

    • David Evans
    Pages 103-116
  13. Administration

    • David Evans
    Pages 117-124
  14. Simplicity

    • David Evans
    Pages 125-132
  15. Manoeuvre

    • David Evans
    Pages 133-139
  16. Timing and Tempo

    • David Evans
    Pages 140-145
  17. Review

    • David Evans
    Pages 146-156
  18. Leadership

    • David Evans
    Pages 157-163
  19. Moral Responsibility and Command

    • David Evans
    Pages 164-167
  20. Back Matter

    Pages 168-183

About this book

The author has carried out a searching review of the principles promulgated by the British and American Defence Forces, in order to assess their continuing validity and relevance to warfare in the late 1990s and the 21st century. Recognising that principles will be applied by commanders to meet specific situations in the field he extends this study to embrace leadership and training for leadership and command. In the final chapter he addresses the moral responsibilities of those exercising command of their fellow countrymen and other assigned forces.

Reviews

'The articles it contains are extremely thought provoking, and certainly ought to be read by all those involved in the education and training of future generations of military commanders.' - Ian Gooderson, Department of War Studies, King's College, London

Authors and Affiliations

  • Royal Australian Air Force, 1982–85, Australia

    David Evans

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