Dutch Military Thought, 1919-1939 : : A Small Neutral State’s Visions of Modern War / / Wim Klinkert.
Total War was the core concept around which military thought revolved during the interwar period. Total War was also a multifaceted, confusing concept that affected both civilian and military life. How did small states conceive of their place in such a destructive war? Did they close their eyes, rel...
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| Superior document: | History of Warfare ; 140 |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2022. |
| Year of Publication: | 2022 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | History of Warfare ;
140. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (370 pages) |
| Notes: | In the interwar period potential future military conflict seemed particularly devastating for military and civilian society alike, thanks to developments in chemical, air and armoured warfare. This study analyses how a small state, the Netherlands, approached this conundrum and aimed to survive a future war. |
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| Other title: | A Small Neutral State’s Visions of Modern War |
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| Summary: | Total War was the core concept around which military thought revolved during the interwar period. Total War was also a multifaceted, confusing concept that affected both civilian and military life. How did small states conceive of their place in such a destructive war? Did they close their eyes, relying on international law to protect them, or did they seek creative solutions? This book examines how Dutch officers, in the shadow of three great powers, considered their military future, analysing the impact of European military ideas on a small state. This approach offers a new perspective on interwar dealing with assumptions about a new world war. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004519246 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Wim Klinkert. |