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“The enemy resembles us. Therefore, he needs to be approached not as an assembly of 'targets' to be destroyed one by one; but as a living, intelligent entity capable of acting and reacting.”

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Martin Van Creveld
Martin Van Creveld

Martin Van Creveld, born on March 5, 1946, is a renowned military historian and strategic theorist. His research focuses on military history, strategic theory, and the history of war, with numerous publications including 'The Transformation of War'. His work has had a profound impact on modern war theory. more

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