Asymmetric warfare

Here are entered works on warfare between two unequal adversaries in which the weaker adversary seeks to force the stronger to accede to its strategic objectives by means of superior organization, strategy, tactics, maneuverability, etc.
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- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001001771
- info:lc/authorities/sh2001001771
- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/sh2001001771#concept
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- Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Broader Terms
- Military art and science
Sources
- found: Work cat.: 00329312: McKenzie, Kenneth F. The revenge of the Melians : asymmetric threats and the next QDR, c2000: pg. 2 definition ("Leveraging inferior tactical or operational strength against [American] vulnerabilities to achieve disproportionate effect with the aim of undermining [American] will in order to achieve the asymmetric actor's strategic objectives.")
- found: Asymmetric Warfare--website, Feb. 2, 2001.
- found: The RMA Debate: Asymmetric Warfare--website, Feb. 5, 2001.
General Notes
- Here are entered works on warfare between two unequal adversaries in which the weaker adversary seeks to force the stronger to accede to its strategic objectives by means of superior organization, strategy, tactics, maneuverability, etc.
Change Notes
- 2001-02-02: new
- 2001-03-19: revised

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