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  On War

  by Carl Von Clausewitz (Carl Philipp Gottfried von Clausewitz), Michael Howard, Peter Paret

  On War ("Vom Kriege") is one of the most important books ever written on the subject of war. Clausewitz, a Prussian officer who fought against the French during the Napoleonic Wars, sought to understand and analyze the phenomenon of war so that future leaders could conduct and win conflicts more effectively. He studied the human and social factors that affect outcomes, as well as the tactical and technological... (more)
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  Turning Points in Military History

  by William Weir

  Turning points in military history are often turning points in world history as well. In this thought-provoking book, noted military historian William Weir explores the stunning leaps of martial imagination that have redefined combat and conquest. These leaps embrace everything from the first sharpened sticks wielded by our ancestors to today's terrifying "shock and awe" satellite-guided weaponry.With... (more)