On Future War
On Future War by Martin Van Creveld, published by Brassey’s in 1991, offers a critical examination of the evolving nature of warfare. This edition, comprising 254 pages, delves into the radical transformations in warfare, challenging the traditional Clausewitzian view that war is a rational endeavor. The author argues that contemporary conflicts involving guerrilla armies, terrorists, and bandits reveal a disconnect between strategic planning and the realities of modern combat.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the inadequacies in our understanding of who engages in warfare and the motivations behind it. Van Creveld emphasizes the inherent human inclination to engage in conflict, suggesting that our foundational concepts of war are outdated. The book addresses themes related to military history and political science, providing insights into the intersection of technology and military strategy in today’s world.
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An examination of the nature of war and its radical transformation in our own time. The author argues that the Clausewitzian assumption that war is rational is outdated, and that strategic, logical planning is unrelated to the current realities of guerrilla armies, terrorists and bandits. He sets out to demonstrate that our most basic ideas of who fights wars, and why, are inadequate – because man has a need to play at war.
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