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DISCOVER THE STRATEGIC MINDSET THAT WINS BATTLES BEFORE THEY BEGIN FULL-SIZE FORMAT - biggest edition available anywhere giant 8.5" x 11" size - clear, detailed large print, large margins for notes. Current 2017 edition, Complete & Unabridged. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" "The nation that draws too great a distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools" - Unknown Exploring the nature of politics, policy, the political entities that wage wars, national and military strategic thinking and technique, Strategy uniquely and succinctly exposes the core realities of using organized violence to accomplish political goals. Strategy is USMC doctrine, but it is by no means branch-specific; its lessons are valuable to anyone with a desire to apply tried-and-tested strategic solutions to their personal, professional, and organizational challenges. The indispensable big-picture manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, planners, preppers, managers, and more. Created & trusted by the U.S. Marine Corps. Essential education for every Marine and warfighter. STRATEGY CONTAINS: THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT: THE NATURE AND POLITICS OF WAR - FURTHER DEFINING WAR - THE NATURE OF WAR-MAKING POLITICAL ENTITIES - STRATEGIC CONSTANTS AND NORMS - THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - NATIONAL CHARACTER - WAR AND THE STATE - THE BALANCE-OF-POWER MECHANISM - THE TRINITY STRATEGY; ENDS AND MEANS: NATIONAL STRATEGY - ENDS IN TRADITIONAL STRATEGY - SURVIVAL AND VICTORY - POLITICAL OBJECTIVES - MEANS IN NATIONAL STRATEGY - ADAPTING ENDS TO MEANS, AND VICE VERSA - ENDS IN MILITARY STRA