Armies in Europe by John Gooch
This book, originally published in 1980, is a study of the nature and purposes of peace-time military organization in Europe, and of the characteristics and outcome of the major wars fought during these years. It charts the rise of mass armies and the role of conscription as a socializing agent and a military instrument, as well as discussing the growing involvement of society in war both as agent and target of military activity, the mounting effort required of a society in order to ahcieve victory, culminating in the 'Total War' of 1939-45. Among other subjects explored are the development of war economies, the genesis and significance of war aims, the importance of social cohesion in modern war and the impact of technology.
Professor of International History at the University of Leeds, John Gooch Army, State, and Society in Italy, 1870-1915 (1989) and Army, State, and Society in Italy, 1870-1915 (1989), both co-authored with Eliot A. Military Misfortunes: The Anatomy of Warfare Failure (Cohen, 1990, 2006).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780710004628 |
| ISBN 10 | 0710004621 |
| Title | Armies in Europe |
| Author | John Gooch |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Routledge And Kegan Paul |
| Year published | 1980-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 286 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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