The hinge factor : how chance and stupidity have changed history
Durschmied, Erik, 1930-1999
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In military terms, the incident which can swing a battle from victory to defeat in a moment is known as the Hinge Factor. Many conflicts have been decided by the caprice of weather, or unexpected heroism, and this book examines the phenomenon.
Main title:
The hinge factor : how chance and stupidity have changed history / Erik Durschmied.
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Imprint:
London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1999.
Collation:
xvii, 394p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780340728291 (hbk)
Dewey class:
909909355.48
Local class:
909
Language:
English
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BRN:
1345109