Opis: Armies in Europe - John Gooch

This book, originally published in 1980, is a study of the nature and purposes of peace-time military organization in Europe, and of the characteristics and outcome of the major wars fought during these years. It charts the rise of mass armies and the role of conscription as a socializing agent and a military instrument, as well as discussing the growing involvement of society in war both as agent and target of military activity, the mounting effort required of a society in order to ahcieve victory, culminating in the 'Total War' of 1939-45. Among other subjects explored are the development of war economies, the genesis and significance of war aims, the importance of social cohesion in modern war and the impact of technology.1. Towards Revolution 2. 'Aux Armes, Citoyens' 3. The Guardians of Order 4. A Decade of Violence 5. Armies and International Rivalry 6. The First World War 7. Expanded Horizons 8. The Second World War.

Szczegóły: Armies in Europe - John Gooch

Tytuł: Armies in Europe
Autor: John Gooch
Producent: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138932661
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 296
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.57 kg

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