What Should the U.S. Army Learn From History? Recovery From a Strategy Deficit Contributor(s): Gray, Colin S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 938760005X ISBN-13: 9789387600058 Publisher: Alpha Edition OUR PRICE: $8.33 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General |
Physical Information: 0.17" H x 6" W x 9" (0.25 lbs) 70 pages |
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Publisher Description: Does history repeat itself? This monograph clearly answers "no," firmly. However, it does not argue that an absence of repetition in the sense of analogy means that history can have no utility for the soldier today. This monograph argues for a "historical parallelism," in place of shaky or false analogy. The past, even the distant and ancient past, provides evidence of the potency of lasting virtues of good conduct. This monograph concludes by offering four recommendations: |