The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century, Second Edition

This important work... synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present." —Military Review

A thorough revision of a highly successful text, this new edition provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare.

From reviews of the first edition:

There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of Gen. George Washington."—Russell F. Weigley

A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts."—Military Affairs