Biddle, Stephen D.

Military power : explaining victory and defeat in modern battle - Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2004. - xi, 337 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [240]-324) and index.

Introduction -- A literature built on weak foundations -- The modern system -- The modern system, preponderance, and changing technology -- Operation Michael-the second battle of the Somme : March 21-April 9, 1918 -- Operation Goodwood : July 18-20, 1944 -- Operation Desert Storm : January 17-February 28, 1991 -- Statistical tests -- Experimental tests -- Conclusion -- Appendix : a formal model of capability.

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Deployment (Strategy)
Offensive (Military science)
Defensive (Military science)
Military art and science--History--20th century.
Military history, Modern--20th century.

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