The dictator's army
battlefield effectiveness in authoritarian regimes
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Author
Publication
2015 - Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
76,000 words, Guess
Page Count
304 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivedictatorsarmybat00talm
- ISBN-10080145347X
- ISBN-101501700294
- ISBN-139781501700293
- ISBN-139780801453472
and 6 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2015007580
- OCLC Control Number10185678
- OCLC Control Number904801037
- Better World Books9780801453472
- Better World Books9781501700293
- Open LibraryOL26873905M
Classifications
- DDC355/.0335
- LCCJC480 .T35 2015
- LCCJC480.T35 2015
Description
Talmadge presents a compelling new argument to help us understand why authoritarian militaries sometimes fight very well—and sometimes very poorly. Talmadge's framework for understanding battlefield effectiveness focuses on four key sets of military organizational practices: promotion patterns, training regimens, command arrangements, and information management. The Dictator’s Army offers a vital practical tool for those seeking to assess the likely course, costs, and outcomes of future conflicts involving nondemocratic adversaries, allies, or coalition partners.
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Series Statement
- Cornell studies in security affairs
Other Editions
- The dictator's army: battlefield effectiveness in authoritarian regimes
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