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On War On War (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.96 — 14,343 ratings — published 1832
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.95 — 557,393 ratings — published -500
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Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age Makers of Modern Strategy from Machiavelli to the Nuclear Age (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.03 — 1,912 ratings — published 1943
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The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783 (ebook)
by (shelved 13 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.93 — 1,180 ratings — published 1890
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.05 — 8,955 ratings — published 1521
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.97 — 912 ratings — published 1838
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Arms and Influence (The Henry L. Stimson Lectures Series) Arms and Influence (The Henry L. Stimson Lectures Series)
by (shelved 11 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.12 — 1,044 ratings — published 1967
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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.95 — 60,181 ratings — published 1645
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On Guerrilla Warfare On Guerrilla Warfare (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.92 — 2,311 ratings — published 1935
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The Prince The Prince (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.84 — 375,502 ratings — published 1513
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Achtung-Panzer!: The Development of Armoured Forces, Their Tactics and Operational Potential Achtung-Panzer!: The Development of Armoured Forces, Their Tactics and Operational Potential (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,075 ratings — published 1937
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Strategy Strategy (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.08 — 3,086 ratings — published 1941
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Principles of Maritime Strategy (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) Principles of Maritime Strategy (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)
by (shelved 8 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.00 — 344 ratings — published 1911
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History of the Peloponnesian War History of the Peloponnesian War (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.94 — 40,131 ratings — published -411
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Infantry Attacks Infantry Attacks (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,452 ratings — published 1937
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The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy The Evolution of Nuclear Strategy (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.12 — 204 ratings — published 1981
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Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.86 — 2,893 ratings — published 1977
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The Soldier and the State: The Theory and Politics of Civil–Military Relations (Belknap Press S) The Soldier and the State: The Theory and Politics of Civil–Military Relations (Belknap Press S)
by (shelved 7 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.90 — 509 ratings — published 1957
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The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World The Utility of Force: The Art of War in the Modern World (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.93 — 922 ratings — published 2005
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A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954-1962 A Savage War of Peace: Algeria, 1954-1962 (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.23 — 2,926 ratings — published 1977
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Diplomacy Diplomacy (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.25 — 9,280 ratings — published 1994
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The End of the Old Order: Napoleon and Europe, 1801-1805 The End of the Old Order: Napoleon and Europe, 1801-1805 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.09 — 109 ratings — published 2006
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Soviet Military Operational Art: In Pursuit of Deep Battle Soviet Military Operational Art: In Pursuit of Deep Battle (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.39 — 51 ratings — published 1991
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Strategy: A History Strategy: A History (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.97 — 2,931 ratings — published 2013
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The Transformation of War The Transformation of War (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.90 — 430 ratings — published 1991
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Supplying War: Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton Supplying War: Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.96 — 583 ratings — published 1977
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Men Against Fire: The Problem of Battle Command in Future War Men Against Fire: The Problem of Battle Command in Future War (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.92 — 336 ratings — published 1947
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The Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo and the Somme The Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo and the Somme (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,566 ratings — published 1976
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Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought Masters of War: Classical Strategic Thought (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.11 — 316 ratings — published 1992
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Theory of Games and Economic Behavior Theory of Games and Economic Behavior (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.17 — 371 ratings — published 1944
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The Foundations of the Science of War The Foundations of the Science of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.03 — 60 ratings — published 1926
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Elements of the Philosophy of Right Elements of the Philosophy of Right (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.88 — 3,753 ratings — published 1821
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Carnage and Culture: Landmark Battles in the Rise of Western Power Carnage and Culture: Landmark Battles in the Rise of Western Power (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.07 — 2,810 ratings — published 2001
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Technology and War: From 2000 B.C. to the Present Technology and War: From 2000 B.C. to the Present (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.92 — 139 ratings — published 1988
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Clausewitz's 'On War': A Biography Clausewitz's 'On War': A Biography (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.50 — 254 ratings — published 2007
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The Air Campaign: Planning for Combat The Air Campaign: Planning for Combat (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.02 — 81 ratings — published 1989
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Battle Studies Battle Studies (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.92 — 133 ratings — published 1880
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Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice (PSI Classics of the Counterinsurgency Era) Counterinsurgency Warfare: Theory and Practice (PSI Classics of the Counterinsurgency Era)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.02 — 1,192 ratings — published 1964
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A History of Warfare A History of Warfare (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.98 — 4,538 ratings — published 1993
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Instructions for His Generals (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) Instructions for His Generals (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.68 — 88 ratings — published 1748
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Guerrilla Warfare Guerrilla Warfare (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.77 — 4,186 ratings — published 1961
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Airland Battle Doctrine Airland Battle Doctrine (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.00 — 1 rating — published 1988
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The Scientific Way Of Warfare: Order and Chaos on the Battlefields of Modernity The Scientific Way Of Warfare: Order and Chaos on the Battlefields of Modernity (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.00 — 89 ratings — published 2009
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Plutarch's Lives Plutarch's Lives (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.16 — 2,008 ratings — published 100
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Critique of Pure Reason Critique of Pure Reason (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.96 — 41,389 ratings — published 1781
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The Mask of Command The Mask of Command (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.12 — 2,817 ratings — published 1987
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On Grand Strategy On Grand Strategy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 3.75 — 5,177 ratings — published 2018
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Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle Military Power: Explaining Victory and Defeat in Modern Battle (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.14 — 188 ratings — published 2004
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The German Way of War: From the Thirty Years' War to the Third Reich (Modern War Studies) The German Way of War: From the Thirty Years' War to the Third Reich (Modern War Studies)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.28 — 264 ratings — published 2005
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Command in War Command in War (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as military-theory)
avg rating 4.11 — 312 ratings — published 1985
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“Operational art is what military staffs do to support tactics and strategy.”
B.A. Friedman, On Operations: Operational Art and Military Disciplines

Sun Tzu
“When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away...”
Sun Tzu, The Art of War

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