{"product_id":"2940149033911","title":"Principles of War: A Translation from the Japanese","description":"Principles of War is a reprinted translation from the Japanese. The idea for the translation\u003cbr\u003ecame from Colonel Tsutomu Matsumura, Japanese Liaison Officer at the Command and General\u003cbr\u003eStaff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Knowing the nature of the original version and being\u003cbr\u003ekeenly aware of the role played by historical examples, Colonel Matsumura suggested Principles of\u003cbr\u003eWar be shared with a larger, English speaking audience. Upon approval by the Deputy Commandant,\u003cbr\u003eUSACGSC, Dr. Joseph West translated the book under TRADOC contract.\u003cbr\u003eSenri nyumon (An Introduction to the Principles of War) is required reading for all Japan\u003cbr\u003eGround Self-Defense Force officers. The book is not read once and forgotten — it is one of the\u003cbr\u003ebasic texts studied by Japanese officers in preparation for the highly competitive entrance exam to\u003cbr\u003ethe Japanese Command and Staff School. Unlike many books about tactics, Principles offers a\u003cbr\u003elively and vivid picture of the art of warfare. The chief reason for this quality lies in the use of\u003cbr\u003especific historical examples of battles won and lost to illustrate a particular tactic or principle. In\u003cbr\u003ea narrow sense, it reveals the value of military history when properly applied to abstract concepts.\u003cbr\u003eThe historical examples are wide ranging and diverse. The authors have great respect for the\u003cbr\u003eevolution of military science, drawing on Eastern and Western military experiences alike. By offering\u003cbr\u003esamples rich in military tradition, the book affords new insights for the American officer which will\u003cbr\u003ebroaden and deepen his historical consciousness.\u003cbr\u003eMany of the battles cited in Principles will not be immediately recognizable to American readers.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to enhance the usability of the material, the Combat Studies Institute has appended a\u003cbr\u003eselective bibliography of material relating to the examples used in the text. This will enable the\u003cbr\u003ereader to pursue additional study in selected areas of interest.","brand":"ReadCycle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108845338864,"sku":"2940149033911","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940149033911_p0.jpg?v=1763718092","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940149033911","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}