Command or Control?

Command, Training and Tactics in the British and German Armies, 1888-1918

Autori

• Martin Samuels

Parametri

• 340 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Narrativa
• Prosa di guerra
• Storia
• Storia Militare

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The analysis explores the combat effectiveness of the German and British Armies during World War I, revealing that the Germans had a consistent 20 percent advantage. This superiority is attributed to both the high performance of the German Army and the poor performance of the British. The book contrasts their philosophies: the Germans embraced decentralization and flexibility, while the British favored order and centralized command. It examines their General Staff systems, tactical developments, and case studies of specific battles, highlighting internal contradictions within both armies' approaches.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1996

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