The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century

This important work... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present." -Military ReviewA 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. WeigleyA superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts."-Military Affairs