War planning
Subtitle: 1914
By: edited by Richard F. Hamilton, Holger H. Herwig.
Contributors: Hamilton, Richard F.; Herwig, Holger H.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9780521110969
Subjects: Military planning -- Europe -- History -- 20th century; World War, 1914-1918 -- Political aspects; World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes; Strategy -- History -- 20th century; Europe -- Politics and government -- 1871-1918 -- Decision making
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: War plans : obvious needs, not so obvious solutions / Richard F. Hamilton; title: Austria-Hungary / Günther Kronenbitter; title: Germany / Annika Mombauer; title: Russia / Bruce W. Menning; title: French war plans, 1914 : the "balance of power paradox" / Robert Doughty; title: British plans for war before 1914 / Keith Neilson; title: The uncertain partner : Italy and the war plans of the Triplice, 1888-1914 / John Gooch; title: Conclusions / Holger H. Herwig.