Warfare in the Twentieth Century

Theory and Practice

Colin McInnes, G. D. Sheffield

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Routledge
31 March 2021

Military history; Armed conflict; Theory of warfare & military science

Series: Routledge Library Editions: Historical Security

The twentieth century was dominated by war and by preparations for war in a way that is unparalleled in history. Originally published in 1988, this textbook highlights key themes of warfare throughout the world and emphasizes the gulf between the theory of war and its practice.

The contributors are professional historians and strategists who consider the impact of war upon society, theories of insurgency and counter-insurgency and nuclear strategy, as well as more ‘traditional topics’ such as tactics and strategy on land, the role of sea power, the evolution of strategic bombing, colonial and revolutionary warfare. Each chapter discusses recent research on the topic and provides guides to further reading. Together they give a clear up-to-date overview of the conflicts which dominated the twentieth century.

This textbook is useful reading for all students and teachers of strategic and war studies, military history and international relations and for all those concerned with the study of major conflicts in the twentieth century.

Edited by: Colin McInnes, G. D. Sheffield
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 8
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 630g
ISBN: 9780367635756
ISBN 10: 0367635755
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Historical Security
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 31 March 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Editor’s Introduction. Contributors. 1. Total War Ian F. W. Beckett 2. Colonial Warfare 1900–39 Keith Jeffrey 3. Blitzkreig and Attrition: Land Operations in Europe 1914–45 G. D. Sheffield 4. Naval Power Geoffrey Till 5. The Theory and Practice of Strategic Bombing John Pimlott 6. Nuclear Strategy Colin McInnes 7. Limited War Robin Brown 8. Guerrilla Warfare: Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency Since 1945 Ian F. W. Beckett 9. The Battlefield Since 1945 D. J. Pay. Further Reading. Index.

G. D. Sheffield, Colin McInnes