The War of the Future: In the Light of the Lessons of the World War (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Friedrich Von Bernhardi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331185660 ISBN 13: 9780331185669

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How war changes in the modern era—and what it takes to win

This book analyzes how warfare has evolved with new weapons and tactics. It explains why traditional fortifications are less protective and why speed, surprise, and combined arms matter more than ever. You’ll see how armies must adapt to air power, long-range artillery, and rapid maneuver to win on a modern battlefield.

Drawing on practical insights from recent conflicts, the text explains the changing roles of engineers, infantry, cavalry, and aircraft. It shows why nations must plan defenses differently and why offensive action is often essential to victory. The discussion blends strategy with field guidelines for building, reinforcing, and using fortifications under today’s conditions.

• How fortifications have changed with modern artillery and bombing capabilities
• Why engineers and field works become central to the army’s effectiveness
• Strategies for speed, surprise, and decisive battles in a large-scale war
• Roles of air power, railways, and armored forces in future campaigns

Ideal for readers interested in military history, strategy, and the practical realities of planning wartime operations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331185660
• ISBN 13: 9780331185669
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 273