Dictionary of Modern War

by Edward N. Luttwak

With over 1,100 entries in A-to-Z format, this comprehensive guide is an authoritative reference on every aspect of modern military conflict. Written by experts, the in-depth entries explain... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517188287
• ISBN13: 9780517188286
• Release Date: September 1998
• Publisher: Gramercy Books
• Length: 680 Pages
• Weight: 2.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Well Researched

This book is a good refference for subjects pertaining to modern warfare, whether they be equipment, tactics, specifications, etc. Even though the book was written in 1990 the vast majority of the topics discussed play an active role around the world today. Very useful and descriptive.

A Useful Reference

In the introduction, Luttwak states that 'The Dictionary of Modern War' is really more of an encyclopedia. This book is full of definitions and short discussions of thousands of military platforms and tactical/strategic concepts. For readers unfamiliar with the military this book will provide a wealth of information. A more knowledgeable reader will probably know the concepts and terms discussed(Airland Battle, Screening, etc.), but will still find this book useful for information about weapons platforms, which are discussed thoroughly, including many obscure/unusual weapons of war. This book is not without fault; its nomenclature is inconsistent, referring to weapons sometimes by number(M60, aka the Patton) and sometimes by name(Abrams, aka the M1). This book has a highly extensive section on nuclear weapons and terminology. Overall this is a good reference work, with valuable information for dilettantes and serious students of war alike.