Introduction

This book aims to provide a summary - in a handy and easy to understand form - of the way modern land warfare, military thinking, and concepts have evolved. It will therefore be of particular use to students and teachers of history, ‘War Studies’, ‘Peace Studies’, ‘International Relations’ and so on, and to all ranks of the armed forces concerned with warfare on or over land. In understanding how military operations are conducted and how they may be in future, and the complex interrelated issues involved, from politics to technology, history is a help, indeed a powerful and flexible ally. History is your friend.