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Asymmetry and U.S. Military Strategy: Definition, Background, and Strategic Concepts (Paperback)
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Asymmetry and U.S. Military Strategy: Definition, Background, and Strategic Concepts (Paperback)
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Loot Price R385
Discovery Miles 3 850
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In war, there are always differences between the opponents. At
times these are insignificant, passing disparities with no bearing
on the outcome. At other times, the differences between opponents
are important, placing one in a position of advantage, the other at
a disadvantage. This is a very simple observation, but from it
flows one of the pressing issues faced by the United States today:
strategic asymmetry. Strategic asymmetry is the use of some sort of
difference to gain an advantage over an adversary. It is an idea as
old as warfare itself, appearing under a number of guises. Among
strategic theorists, Sun Tzu placed great stock in psychological
and informational asymmetry, writing that: All warfare is based on
deception. When confronted with an enemy one should offer the enemy
a bait to lure him; feign disorder and strike him. When he
concentrates, prepare against him; where he is strong. avoid him.
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