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PublisherCreateSpace
ISBN-101505360080
ISBN-139781505360080
eBay Product ID (ePID)235126014
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Book TitleTeutoburg Forest, Little Bighorn, and Maiwand: Why Superior Military Forces Sometimes Fail
Number of Pages142 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMilitary / Strategy
GenreHistory
AuthorU. S. Army U.S. Army Command and Staff College
Book SeriesDefense Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight15.4 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
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SynopsisUsually in history it seems that the technologically advanced society has a greater advantage in warfare than more primitive societies. For most battles this seems to hold true; however, there are exceptions to this rule. This book examines three different battles in history where a primitive, tribal force was able to decisively defeat a better-equipped, more advanced army. Following the introduction the second chapter focuses on the Romans versus Germanic tribes at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest; the third chapter investigates Custer and the Battle of the Little Bighorn; and the fourth chapter discusses the Battle of Maiwand in the Second Afghan War. Although each of these battles has its own unique circumstances that contributed to the victory of the primitive forces, three main themes link each of the battles. In each battle the technologically advanced army followed predictable tactics. The primitive armies employed new tactics that generally served to negate some of the technological advantages of the superior force. And finally, cultural influences played a role in strengthening the resolve to fight despite apparently poor odds. In each of the battles these factors combined with others to produce a victory over a technologically advanced foe.
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- 24 Apr, 2025
Easy read due to being well organized.
It's a bit simplistic thus far but well organized; however, how do you describe the setting, commanders, and battle in which 20,000 Roman legionnaires were killed in 25 pages without being rather simplistic?Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
