- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Oct 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0253208602
- ISBN-13: 978-0253208606
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 856,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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." NRussell F. Weigley "A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts." NMilitary Affairs A thorough revision of a highly successful text, this new edition provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare. Addington discusses developments in strategies and tactics, logistics and weaponry, and provides detailed discussions of important battles and campaigns. His book is an excellent introduction for both students and the general reader. A companion volume, The Patterns of War through the Eighteenth Century, provides an overview of war and warfare in the West from ancient times to the early modern era.
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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." A thorough revision of a highly successful text, this new edition provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare. Addington discusses developments in strategies and tactics, logistics and weaponry, and provides detailed discussions of important battles and campaigns. His book is an excellent introduction for both students and the general reader. A companion volume, "The Patterns of War through the Eighteenth Century", provides an overview of war and warfare in the West from ancient times to the early modern era.
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In the forty years between 1775 and 1815 there occurred a revolution in Western warfare that coincided with the coming of the American and French revolutions and the Age of Napoleon. Read the first page
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Format:Paperback
An outstanding work that can be turned to time and time again. Addington does a great job of consolidating a lengthy period of time into an easy read. I have used the book for research sources for several papers and studies. I studied under him as an under-grad at The Citadel and took his class. The book is well though out and well researched, a great reference.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Mandatory Text for U.S. Army Majors
13 Mar 2002
Format:Paperback
As the title indicates, the Army's Command & General Staff College requires students to read Patterns of War in the core history class. Professors can make best use of this book as a supplement to a more thorough analysis into military history. Addington surveys the history of warfare from the evolution of national warfare in France and the U.S. in the late 1700's to operations in Desert Storm.
This book will not provide a lot of depth or analysis, simply the basic facts and a good list of sources from which to perform further research. If a student or enthusiast of history, use Patterns of War to gain a cursory understanding of many of the conflicts in the last two centuries. Or, use it as a basis to launch into further study and learning. Addington provides a respectable review of the development of 200 years of war.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
A disappoinment
26 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
An abbreviated review of military history spanning roughly the last two and a half centuries. Despite the promise of the title, there is little effort spent on the implications of evolution of military thought and technology on the actual practice of waging war.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A Great Book by a Great Professor
14 Jan 1998
Format:Paperback
An outstanding work that can be turned to time and time again. Addington does a great job of consolidating a lengthy period of time into an easy read. I have used the book for research sources for several papers and studies. I studied under him as an under-grad at The Citadel and took his class. The book is well though out and well researched, a great reference.
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