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Command Failure in War.

Command Failure in War looks at the failures of seven military leaders, detailing not only the strategies-gone-awry, but also delving into the psyches of those who devised them. The authors consider the causes and consequences of decision-making in war through these notable defeats: Frederick the Gr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Langer, Philip
Otros Autores: Pois, Robert
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2004.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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