Margin of Victory
Douglas Macgregor
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Margin of Victory
Published
Jun 15, 2016
Publisher
Naval Institute Press
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781612519968
ISBN-10
1612519962
Description
In Margin of Victory Douglas Macgregor tells the riveting stories of five military battles of the twentieth century, each one a turning point in history. Beginning with the British Expeditionary Force holding the line at the Battle of Mons in 1914 and concluding with the Battle of 73 Easting in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm, [this book] establishes a connection among these clashes and teaches its readers an important lesson about how future battles can be won. Emphasizing military strategy, force design, and modernization, Macgregor links each of these seemingly isolated engagements thematically. At the core of his analysis, the author reminds the reader that to be successful, military action must always be congruent with national culture, geography, and scientific-industrial capacity. He argues that strategy and geopolitics are ultimately more influential than ideology. Macgregor stresses that if nation-states want to be successful, they must accept the need for, and the inevitability of, change. The five dramatic battles in this book, rendered in vivid detail by lively prose, offer many lessons on the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war. -- Inside jacket flap.
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How many pages are in Margin of Victory?
This edition of Margin of Victory has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Margin of Victory?
For most readers, Margin of Victory typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Margin of Victory?
The estimated word count for Margin of Victory is approximately 72,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Margin of Victory?
Margin of Victory was written by Douglas Macgregor.
When was Margin of Victory published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jun 15, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.