This book is a collection of papers presented at the 9th
International Conference of Military Geoscience that was held in
2011. The conference included discussion on a diverse range of
geosciences, including military history, military geology, teaching
geology from a military prospective, geological influence on the
battlefield, and environmental and cultural issues related to
management of military lands. Geology and geography have played a
significant role in military history, from providing the stone for
primitive tools and weapons, to the utilization of terrain in
offensive and defensive strategies. Specific to this volume,
deserts comprise nearly a third of the Earth's surface and have
been the site of numerous battles where the dust, heat, and a lack
of food and water have provided challenges to military leaders and
warriors. This book examines the role of deserts in past and modern
warfare, the problems and challenges in managing military lands in
desert regions, and how desert environmental conditions can impact
military equipment and personnel. This proceedings volume should be
of interest to scholars, professionals, and those interested in
military history, warfare, geology, geography, cultural resources,
general science, and military operations.
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