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Decisive Factors in Twenty Great Battles of the World
Author: William Seymour
Year: 1989
Pages: 406
Format: PDF
File size: 51,9 МБ
Language: ENG



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The book "Decisive Factors in Twenty Great Battles of the World" by John Keegan is a comprehensive analysis of the most significant battles throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. The author examines the factors that determined the outcome of each battle, including geography, leadership, strategy, tactics, and technology. The book provides a detailed account of each battle, highlighting the key decisions made by military leaders and the impact of technological advancements on the outcome. The book begins with the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where the outnumbered Greeks used their knowledge of the terrain to defeat the Persians. It then moves on to the Battle of Hastings in 10666, where the Norman invasion of England marked a turning point in European history. Other battles include the Battle of Waterloo, the American Civil War, and both World Wars. Throughout the book, Keegan emphasizes the importance of understanding the evolution of technology in warfare, arguing that it has played a crucial role in shaping the course of history. He contends that the development of new weapons and tactics has been a driving force behind many of the battles analyzed in the book. For example, the introduction of gunpowder in the Middle Ages revolutionized warfare, allowing armies to wage more effective siege operations and create powerful artillery. Similarly, the invention of tanks and aircraft in the early 20th century transformed modern warfare. Keegan also stresses the need for a personal paradigm for perceiving the technological process of developing modern knowledge.
Книга «Решающие факторы в двадцати великих битвах мира» Джона Кигана представляет собой всесторонний анализ наиболее значимых сражений за всю историю, с древнейших времен до наших дней. Автор рассматривает факторы, которые определяли исход каждого боя, включая географию, лидерство, стратегию, тактику и технологии. В книге представлен подробный отчет о каждом сражении, в котором освещаются ключевые решения, принятые военачальниками, и влияние технологических достижений на результат. Книга начинается с битвы при Марафоне в 490 году до нашей эры, где превосходящие по численности греки использовали свои знания о местности, чтобы победить персов. Затем он переходит к битве при Гастингсе в 10666 году, где нормандское вторжение в Англию стало поворотным моментом в европейской истории. Среди других сражений - битва при Ватерлоо, Гражданская война в США и обе мировые войны. На протяжении всей книги Киган подчеркивает важность понимания эволюции технологий в войне, утверждая, что они сыграли решающую роль в формировании хода истории. Он утверждает, что разработка нового оружия и тактики была движущей силой многих битв, проанализированных в книге. Например, внедрение пороха в Средние века произвело революцию в войне, позволив армиям вести более эффективные осадные операции и создавать мощную артиллерию. Точно так же изобретение танков и самолетов в начале XX века трансформировало современную войну. Киган также подчеркивает необходимость личностной парадигмы восприятия технологического процесса развития современных знаний.
Il libro «Fattori decisivi in venti grandi battaglie del mondo» di John Keagan è un'analisi completa delle battaglie più importanti della storia, dai tempi più antichi a oggi. L'autore affronta i fattori che hanno determinato l'esito di ogni battaglia, tra cui geografia, leadership, strategia, tattica e tecnologia. Il libro fornisce un resoconto dettagliato di ogni battaglia che mette in luce le decisioni chiave prese dai signori della guerra e l'impatto dei progressi tecnologici sul risultato. Il libro inizia con la battaglia di Maratona nel 490 avanti Cristo, dove i greci superiori hanno usato la loro conoscenza del terreno per sconfiggere i persiani. Poi passa alla battaglia di Hastings nel 10666, dove l'invasione della Normandia in Inghilterra fu un punto di svolta nella storia europea. Tra le altre battaglie, la battaglia di Waterloo, la guerra civile americana e entrambe le guerre mondiali. Durante tutto il libro, Keagan sottolinea l'importanza di comprendere l'evoluzione della tecnologia nella guerra, sostenendo che hanno avuto un ruolo cruciale nella formazione della storia. Sostiene che lo sviluppo di nuove armi e tattiche sia stato il motore di molte battaglie analizzate nel libro. Per esempio, l'introduzione della polvere da sparo nel Medioevo ha rivoluzionato la guerra, permettendo agli eserciti di condurre operazioni di assedio più efficaci e creare un'artiglieria potente. Allo stesso modo, l'invenzione di carri armati e aerei all'inizio del XX secolo trasformò la guerra moderna. Kigan sottolinea anche la necessità di un paradigma personale della percezione del processo tecnologico per lo sviluppo delle conoscenze moderne.
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