Contemporary military innovation : between anticipation and adaption / edited by Dmitry (Dima) Adamsky and Kjell Inge Bjerga.

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From the publisher. This book explores contemporary military innovation, with a particular focus on the balance between anticipation and adaption. The volume examines contemporary military thought and the doctrine that evolved around the thesis of a transformation in the character of war. Known as t...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Cass military studies.
Other Authors: Adamsky, Dima
Bjerga, Kjell Inge
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2012.
Series:Cass military studies.
Subjects:
Military art and science.
United States > Armed Forces > Effect of technology on.
Military doctrine > United States.
Military doctrine.
Physical Description:xii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • The "revolution in military affairs" (RMA) as an analytical tool for the interpretation of military history
  • What is doctrine?
  • The impact of the Office of Net Assessment on the American military in the matter of the revolution in military affairs
  • Restoring the primacy of battle : US military theory and the RMA
  • The revolution in military affairs with Chinese characteristics
  • Doctrinal innovation in a small state
  • The revolution in military affairs of the "other side"
  • Improving in war : military adaptation and the British in Helmand, 2006-2009
  • Innovation in the crucible of war : counterinsurgency operations in Anbar and Ninewa, Iraq, 2005-2007
  • Blitzkrieg, the RMA and defense intellectuals
  • Conclusion : military innovation between anticipation and adaption.