The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century, Second Edition

The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century, Second Edition

by LarryH.Addington (Author)

Synopsis

This important work... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present. -Military Review

A thorough revision of a highly successful text, this new edition provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare.

From reviews of the first edition:

There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of Gen. George Washington. -Russell F. Weigley

A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts. -Military Affairs

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: 2
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 01 Jun 1994

ISBN 10: 0253208602
ISBN 13: 9780253208606
Book Overview: A concise history of the evolution of warfare from the American Revolution to Operation Desert Storm

Media Reviews
From reviews of the first edition: There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of Gen. George Washington. - Russell F. Weigley A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts. - Military Affairs This important work ... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present. - Military Review
Author Bio

LARRY H. ADDINGTON is Professor of History at The Citadel and has taught military history for more than twenty-five years. His previous books include The Blitzkrieg Era and the German General Staff and The Patterns of War through the Eighteenth Century.