Dutch Military Thought, 1919-1939: A Small Neutral State's Visions of Modern War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004518605)

Total War was the core concept around which military thought revolved during the interwar period. Total War was also a multifaceted, confusing concept that affected both civilian and military life. How did small states conceive of their place in such a destructive war? Did they close their eyes, relying on international law to protect them, or did they seek creative solutions?
This book examines how Dutch officers, in the shadow of three great powers, considered their military future, analysing the impact of European military ideas on a small state. This approach offers a new perspective on interwar dealing with assumptions about a new world war.

Author: Wim Klinkert
ISBN-10: 9004518606
ISBN-13: 9789004518605
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 07/07/2022
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover