Books written by Martin van Creveld

Conscience: A Biography

52Martin Luther, Tischreden (Table Talk) [1912–3] (Weimar, 2010). 53 Quoted in E. Gordon Rupp, The Righteousness of God: Luther Studies (London, 1993), p. 104, andI. D. Kingston Siggins, Luther (New York, 1973), p. 34.
The Changing Face of War: Combat from the Marne to Iraq

... Readiness for Combat," 1998, available at www.d-n-i.net/fcs/comments/c2to.htm. '. M. Dayan, Vietnam Diarv, Tel Aviv, Dvir, 1977 [Hebrew], p. 62. . M. Binkin and S. J. Bach, Women in the Military, Washington, DC, Brookings, 1977, pp.
Transformation of War

Binkin, M., and Bach, S.J., Women and the Military (Washington, D.C., Brookings, 1977). A bureaucratically-minded survey of military slots that could be filled by women. Blekher, F., The Soviet Woman in the Family and Society (New York, ...
De evolutie van de oorlog: van de Marne tot Irak

... 1998, te raadplegen op: www.d—n-i.net/fcs/comments/c210.htm. M. Dayan, Vietnam Diary, Tel Aviv, Dvir, 1977 [Hebreeuws], p. 62. M. Binkin en S.J. Bach, Women in the Military, Washington, dc, Brookings, 1977, pp.
Command in War

Dixon , N. , On the Psychology of Military Incompetence ( London , 1976 ) . Dolav , A. , " The 8th of October of General ... Ellis , J. , The Social History of the Machine Gun ( London , 1973 ) . Engels , D. W. , Alexander the Great and ...
Defending Israel: A Controversial Plan Toward Peace

Service Record, 1, p. 83. S. AIRCRAFT, MISSILES, AND WMEDS . See on this G. Kemp and I. Pressman, Point of No Return: The Deadly Struggle for Middle East Peace, Washington, DC, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1997, pp.
The Evolution of Operational Art: From Napoleon to the Present

The present volume attempts to achieve that combination. This book is a project of the Oxford Leverhulme Programme on the Changing Character of War.
The Rise and Decline of the State

This unique volume traces the history of the state from its beginnings to the present day.
The Changing Face of War: Combat from the Marne to Iraq

A provocative look at how war has changed over the course of the past century reveals how twentieth-century warfare evolved from its historical predecessors, as well as what terrorism and other modern-day phenomena mean in terms of the ...
A History of Strategy: From Sun Tzu to William S. Lind

Subsequent chapters delve into the literature of naval warfare, including Mahan and Corbett, then examine the works of the leading strategists of the early 20th century, including Moltke, Liddell Hart, and Ludendorff.
More on War

When it is too late - when the bodies lie stiff and people weep overthem - those in charge have failed in their duty.Nevertheless, in spite of the centrality of war to human history and culture, there has for long been no modern attempt to ...
Wargames: From Gladiators to Gigabytes

Explores the history and development of wargames, and how they relate to real war and society in general.
The Age of Airpower

In this fascinating narrative history, Martin van Creveld vividly portrays the rise of the plane as a tool of war and the evolution of both technology and strategy.
Defending Israel: A Strategic Plan for Peace and Security

The greatest remaining threats are terrorism and guerilla warfare; and those, this book argues, are best dealt with territorial concessions.
The Land of Blood and Honey: The Rise of Modern Israel

Without question, this is the best one-volume history of Israel and its people.
Defending Israel: A Strategic Plan for Peace and Security

always has in the past , it would deprive Israel of some , perhaps much , of the political , economic , and military support it now enjoys ; leaving it adrift in a hostile Arab sea . At present such a scenario appears , if not imposible ...
The Evolution of Operational Art: From Napoleon to the Present

The present volume attempts to achieve that combination. This book is a project of the Oxford Leverhulme Programme on the Changing Character of War.
Technology and War: From 2000 B.C. to the Present

In this impressive work, van Creveld considers man's use of technology over the past 4,000 years and its impact on military organization, weaponary, logistics, intelligence, communications, transportation, and command.
Wargames: From Gladiators to Gigabytes

Starting with the combat of David versus Goliath, passing through the gladiatorial games, tournaments, trials by battle, duels, and board games such as chess, all the way to the latest simulations and computer games, this unique book traces ...
The Age of Airpower

Examines the rise of military air power in the twentieth century and argues that it is becoming less relevant as the U.S. increasingly uses ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missiles and as enemies prove air power less effective.