A01=Christian P. Potholm
Author_Christian P. Potholm
Category=JW
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- ISBN 9781442201309
- Weight: 610g
- Dimensions: 162 x 240mm
- Publication Date: 15 Jan 2010
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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What are the independent variables that determine success in war? Drawing on 40 years of studying and teaching war, political scientist Christian P. Potholm presents a 'template of Mars,' seven variables that have served as predictors of military success over time and across cultures. In Winning at War, Potholm explains these variables—technology, sustained ruthlessness, discipline, receptivity to innovation, protection of military capital from civilians and rulers, will, and the belief that there will always be another war—and provides case studies of their implementation, from ancient battles to today.
Christian P. Potholm, II is professor of government at Bowdoin College.
