Karl von Clausewitz's On War is regarded as a classic of modern western military theory. On War has played an important role in the formation and development of modern western military thought, and is regarded as one of the 100 books that have influenced the historical process. In this classic book of military science, he believes that war must be investigated from the simple connection and mutual restriction of all war phenomena, and puts forward the famous conclusion that "war is just a continuation of politics through another kind"; It is believed that the basic purpose of military action is to destroy the enemy's armed forces, and the most general principles of military art are the superiority of the number of troops, the concentration of troops and the concealment and rapidity of realizing suddenness. Attach importance to the role of spiritual factors in war.

Bolshoy Senriku

The full name of grand strategy is Grand Strategy: Principle and Practice. John collins (John Co 1 1ins) is a famous American strategic theorist. It is a book published by the United States 1973 that systematically discusses American strategic issues. This book not only focuses on the military thoughts and strategies of contemporary American factions, but also describes American foreign policy and issues related to military strategy, such as geography, economy, science and technology, which has certain reference value for studying American military strategy.

The influence of sea power on history:1660-1783;

The author of this book is American military theorist alfred thayer mahan.

Sea power theory is considered as the basis of modern sea power theory. Worldwide, the United States, Japan, Germany and the former Soviet Union all regard it as the direction guide for formulating national development strategies.

Alfred thayer mahan's book quotes the fact that Britain gained maritime hegemony in the Napoleonic Wars, proving that to develop maritime power, it is necessary to control the ocean with a powerful navy in order to master maritime power.

At present, China is in the transitional stage from land to sea, so at this stage, the book Sea Power and the ideas expounded in it are worth learning and learning from.

On strategy

The author of On Strategy is Reed Hart. This book has a lofty position in the study of western war history and is a must-read for military theory. Because of this book, Reid Hart is regarded as the "Pope of Military Theory" by the West. The author makes a detailed analysis with rich historical materials and demonstrates a central idea: many war cases through the ages show that "the indirect route is much superior to the direct route" and "the former is indeed the most reasonable and effective strategic form". On Strategy has high historical value. Since its publication, it has been widely translated and published by countries all over the world, and has always been valued by the western military circles.

control of the air

Air superiority is translated into air superiority theory and air force strategy theory, and the idea of air superiority is put forward. Air superiority is divided into strategic air superiority and tactical air superiority. Mastering air superiority can have a great influence on the outcome of the war. The author is Italian military theorist Giulio Du Hei. The publication of the book "Air superiority" and a series of related works marks the arrival of a new era of the Air Force, which has had a far-reaching historical impact on the operational theory, development and construction of the air force at that time and later, and even on the construction of the entire armed forces.

Winning science

The Science of Winning was written by Russian Imperial Marshal suvorov. The content reflects suvorov's strategic and tactical thoughts and the way of running the army, including military achievements, military thoughts, command style and command art, which has influenced Russian military circles for generations. After the October Revolution, Lenin also cited its main principles in the first Manual for Red Army Soldiers approved. During the Second World War, Soviet generals at all levels praised suvorov's general plan and tactical principles of running the army, and the Supreme Presidium of the Soviet Union also issued an order to formulate suvorov's first, second and third military medals in July 1942.

Military strategy

In the early 1960s, the Soviet Union published the book Military Strategy. The publication of this book, like the explosion of a nuclear bomb, immediately shocked the world, produced a sensational effect, and became the focus and hot topic of military and political circles in various countries. The author Vasily Danilovic sokolovski's name sokolovski means "Eagle". The book is divided into eight chapters, covering all fields of military affairs, reflecting the great transformation of Soviet military theory from traditional military strategy to rocket nuclear strategy, which makes the dull air in Soviet military art more active than before.

Introduction to Sun Tzu's Art of War

The author of Sun Tzu's Art of War is Jomini. This book is divided into seven chapters and forty-seven sections, with another conclusion, an appendix, two sequels and seven drawings. The military artistic value of An Introduction to Sun Tzu's Art of War is comparable to Sun Wu's Art of War and clausewitz's On War, and it has become a compulsory teaching material for western officers.