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Overview -
• One of the first books to challenge the current principles of war and provide a new way of thinking
• Utilizes numerous examples from military history to support his new principles
• Includes information about the war on terror, which is especially relevant in today's time
New Principles of War: Enduring Truths with Timeless Examples uses historical examples to show how recognized principles of war identified by Carl von Clausewitz in his essay Principles of War, and later enlarged in his book, On War which has been influential on how military thinking is outdated and flawed, and in their place proposes a new set of principles. Formulated with the intention of passing the 5,000 year test, the nine new principles of war are: Prioritized Objectives, Relative Advantage, Unity of Effort, Initiative, Surprise, Deception, Know Yourself, Know Your Enemy, and Know the Environment. By analyzing and reforming the principles of war, Dr. Marvin Pokrant provides a new, relevant and useful way to guide decisions made in times of war.
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