“The combination of professionalism and technology may also result in narrow-minded specialization more suited to a debating society than to an organization whose task it is to cope with, and indeed live in, the dangerous and uncertain environment of war.”
Quote by Martin Van Creveld
Work
Technology and War: From 2000 B.C. to the Present
Covering a span of over four millennia, the book delves into how various technologies have influenced military strategies, weaponry, and tactics across different historical periods. more
Author
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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