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How to make war

James F. Dunnigan • 1982 • Harper Perennial

Author: James F. Dunnigan
First published: 1982
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Genres: Art
Subjects: Military art and science · War · Military weapons · Armed Forces
ISBN: 9780688019754

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This book offers a comprehensive technical examination of military operations and the machinery of armed conflict. By analyzing weapons systems and foreign policy, it serves as a foundational guide for understanding the complexities of military art and science.

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Published in 1982 by Harper Perennial, 'How to Make War' was written by James F. Dunnigan, a prominent figure in the professional wargaming and board game industry. The book emerged during the height of the Cold War, a period characterized by intense public and academic focus on military strategy, nuclear deterrence, and geopolitical analysis. Dunnigan aimed to demystify complex military jargon for the layperson, providing an accessible yet rigorous breakdown of how modern armed forces function in theory and practice.

Dunnigan utilized his background as the founder of Simulations Publications, Inc. to structure the book as a comprehensive primer on the mechanics of conflict. He applied quantitative analysis to military history, assessing the factors that contribute to victory or defeat on the battlefield. Upon its release, the text was noted for its clear-eyed, unsentimental approach, eventually establishing itself as a staple reference for those interested in the logistics and realities of warfare, separate from the political rhetoric of the time.

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