The United States Marine Corps is the largest such force on the planet,
and yet it is the smallest, most elite section of the U.S. military, one
with a long and storied history. Here, in the most current version of
the manual used by the Corps itself, is an introduction to the
fundamental nature of military strategy. Learn. . the nature of politics
and war . strategic constants and norms . adapting ends to means, and
vice versa . defensive and offensive strategies . evaluating opposing
strategies . strategy-making pitfalls . and more. Military buffs,
war-gamers, and anyone seeking to understand the increasingly
complicated global stage will find this a fascinating and informative
document.