Outlines of Military Geography

Klappentext In this 1899 volume, the focus is on theories and principles in military geography as they existed at the time of publication. Zusammenfassung The Cambridge Geographical Series originated in the late nineteenth century as a means of providing introductory guides to a broad variety of topics. In this volume! which was first published in 1899! the focus is on theories and principles in military geography as they existed at the time of publication. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The importance of the study of military geography; 2. The leading principles of strategy and military geography; 3. Other strategical considerations; 4. Command of the sea; 5. The strategic importance of the Mediterranean Sea; 6. The United Kingdom with regard to sea power; 7. The strategic relations of Europe with other continents; 8. Frontiers in their relation to military operations; 9. Fortification as related to military operations; 10. The principal routes of invasion, and main lines of communication; 11. European defiles and roads; 12. Historic lines of invasion; 13. Historic lines of invasion (continued); 14. Influence of climate on military operations.

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• Authors: T. Miller Maguire, Maguire T. Miller
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.06.2011
• EAN: 9781107648012
• ISBN: 978-1-107-64801-2
• No. of pages: 394
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; HISTORY / Military / General, military history, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, War and defence operations, War & defence operations