This book provides a state-of-the-art introduction to classical and modern military theory.

Jan Angstrom is Professor of War Studies at the Swedish National Defence College, Sweden.

J.J. Widen is Associate Professor in War Studies at the Swedish National Defence College, Sweden.

1. Military Theory: An Introduction 2. What is War? 3. What is Strategy? 4. What is Operational Art? 5. The Principles of War 6. Theories of Joint Operations 7. Theories of Land Operations 8. Theories of Sea Operations 9. Theories of Air Operations 10. The Dynamics of War: Some Conclusions