Author: David L. I. Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108968449
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
A century ago Frederick Lanchester formulated a mathematical model of combat which suggested that the combat power of a military force was proportional to the product of the individual effectiveness of the units in the force and the square of the number of units deployed. This model reinforced a long-established faith in the importance of superior numbers. However, successive historical studies failed to identify any clear relationship between the numbers and losses in opposing forces. This Element analyses American Civil War battles, and shows that the ratio of losses incurred was inversely proportional to the ratio of numbers effectively engaged. This result demonstrates that the numbers of fighting units in a military force are less important than the ability of those units to get into action and inflict losses on the enemy. This result demonstrates the limitations of the Square Law, and should prevent it from being applied indiscriminately.
How Important are Superior Numbers?
Author: David L. I. Kirkpatrick
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108968449
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
A century ago Frederick Lanchester formulated a mathematical model of combat which suggested that the combat power of a military force was proportional to the product of the individual effectiveness of the units in the force and the square of the number of units deployed. This model reinforced a long-established faith in the importance of superior numbers. However, successive historical studies failed to identify any clear relationship between the numbers and losses in opposing forces. This Element analyses American Civil War battles, and shows that the ratio of losses incurred was inversely proportional to the ratio of numbers effectively engaged. This result demonstrates that the numbers of fighting units in a military force are less important than the ability of those units to get into action and inflict losses on the enemy. This result demonstrates the limitations of the Square Law, and should prevent it from being applied indiscriminately.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108968449
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
A century ago Frederick Lanchester formulated a mathematical model of combat which suggested that the combat power of a military force was proportional to the product of the individual effectiveness of the units in the force and the square of the number of units deployed. This model reinforced a long-established faith in the importance of superior numbers. However, successive historical studies failed to identify any clear relationship between the numbers and losses in opposing forces. This Element analyses American Civil War battles, and shows that the ratio of losses incurred was inversely proportional to the ratio of numbers effectively engaged. This result demonstrates that the numbers of fighting units in a military force are less important than the ability of those units to get into action and inflict losses on the enemy. This result demonstrates the limitations of the Square Law, and should prevent it from being applied indiscriminately.
The Spirit of Military Institutions; Or Essential Principles of the Art of War. Translated from the Latest Edition, Revised ... by the Author. With Illustrative Notes, by H. Coppée
Author: Auguste Frédéric Louis VIESSE DE MARMONT (Duke of Ragusa.)
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Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies
Author: Ralph D. Sawyer
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429973012
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies was compiled in the fifteenth century, during the Ming Dynasty, as a handbook of tactics based on Chinese military classics. Translated into English for the first time, this unique work draws on over two thousand years of experience in warfare to present a distillation of one hundred key strategic principles. Originally prepared as a text for students aspiring to high political positions in Confucian China, One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies is a compendium of Oriental strategies concisely stated and each individually illustrated with a description of battle from Chinese history. These historical examples shed new light on the often enigmatic formulations of the ancient strategists on subjects such as Strategic Power, defence, Vacuity, Spirit, and Victory. Acclaimed translator and Chinese military specialist Ralph Sawyer adds his own thoughtful commentary, deepening the reader's understanding of the intricacies of Chinese strategic thought.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429973012
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies was compiled in the fifteenth century, during the Ming Dynasty, as a handbook of tactics based on Chinese military classics. Translated into English for the first time, this unique work draws on over two thousand years of experience in warfare to present a distillation of one hundred key strategic principles. Originally prepared as a text for students aspiring to high political positions in Confucian China, One Hundred Unorthodox Strategies is a compendium of Oriental strategies concisely stated and each individually illustrated with a description of battle from Chinese history. These historical examples shed new light on the often enigmatic formulations of the ancient strategists on subjects such as Strategic Power, defence, Vacuity, Spirit, and Victory. Acclaimed translator and Chinese military specialist Ralph Sawyer adds his own thoughtful commentary, deepening the reader's understanding of the intricacies of Chinese strategic thought.
A Manual for Evaluating Applicants for Promotion to Federal Trades and Labor First-line Supervisory Positions
Author: Daniel B. Corts
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Category : Employment tests
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Employment tests
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
ISBN: 9781590318737
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Publisher: American Bar Association
ISBN: 9781590318737
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Quarterly Review of Military Literature
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 102
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Military Review
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Education for Victory
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 916
Book Description
The Art of War in an Asymmetric World
Author: Barry Scott Zellen
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441195556
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
This book examines the post Cold War security environment and how the U.S. has learned to wage war in this complex assymetrical world of conflict.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441195556
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
This book examines the post Cold War security environment and how the U.S. has learned to wage war in this complex assymetrical world of conflict.
On War
Author: Carl von Clausewitz
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description