La Place de la Concorde Suisse
La Place de la Concorde Suisse by John McPhee, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in April 1994, is a reissue edition comprising 160 pages in English. This book presents a detailed journalistic study of the Swiss Army and its significant role within Swiss society, highlighting the unique characteristics that contribute to its efficiency in military operations.
Readers will find an exploration of the Swiss Army’s influence on both history and politics in Switzerland. McPhee delves into the intricacies of how the Swiss military model has been observed and emulated by other nations, notably the Israelis. This examination provides insight into the broader implications of military organization and societal structure, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in military history and governance.
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La Place de la Concorde Suisse is John McPhee’s rich, journalistic study of the Swiss Army’s role in Swiss society. The Swiss Army is so quietly efficient at the art of war that the Israelis carefully patterned their own military on the Swiss model.
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