The Art of War: From the Age of Napoleon to the Present Day

New York: Oxford University Press - Hesperitdes Book, 1961. Second Printing . Trade Paperback. Good. 5" x 8. 240 Pages Indexed. Water stains on first ten pages with some minor wrinkling on some follow on pages which does not affect page turning. Stains on back cover at spine. No stamps, marks or underlining. Tight very readable copy. The art of war is a simple art - evereything is in the performance. -- Napoleon. Falls has borrowed Napoleon's word for the title but the contents are dedicated to a refutation of the alledged simplicity of either the performance of the art. Beginning with Napoleon, first of the modern military leaders, the author goes on to discuss the influence of Nelson; the 19th-century development of projectiles; and tactics of the First and Second World Wars; the effect of industrialism on offense and defense; and the threat of Russian military power. Contents in 12 Chapters: Papoleonic Theory and Practice, Sea Warfare in the Age of Sail, 19th Century and Development of Missiles, Small Wars, Strategy and Tacdtics of the First World War, The Quest for Protection, Sear Warfare in the Age of Steam, Total War, Air Forces, Strategy and Tactics of the Second World War, Nuclear Warfare, and A Look Back. Plus Introcution and Booklist.