War and Power by Phillips Payson O'Brien
7.5 out of 10Why has Ukraine been able to avoid losing to Russia? Why did Germany's invasion of Poland cause Britain to declare war on Germany? Why has the United States failed to win wars in which they dominated every battlefield? Why aren't the US and UK rivals? Is conflict between China and America inevitable?
The author makes the point that wars almost always last longer than expected. Initial battles are not indicative of the ultimate victors. Technology changes rapidly throughout the war. Economic might and supply logistics make combatants extra formidable.