Revolutions in Military Affairs

Throughout history, military leaders have sought new advantages when major changes in the nature of warfare threatened to upset the status quo. Napoleon harnessed the power of a people-in-arms and created enormous armies; Dwight D. Eisenhower managed a war effort between competing allies that involved major technological changes, including the emergence of atomic weapons; in the 21st century, Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have fielded the latest military technology from drones to cyber war. Explore these revolutions in military affairs and the lessons for today.











When: Sat., May. 21, 2016 at 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
212-873-3400
Price: $44
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Throughout history, military leaders have sought new advantages when major changes in the nature of warfare threatened to upset the status quo. Napoleon harnessed the power of a people-in-arms and created enormous armies; Dwight D. Eisenhower managed a war effort between competing allies that involved major technological changes, including the emergence of atomic weapons; in the 21st century, Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama have fielded the latest military technology from drones to cyber war. Explore these revolutions in military affairs and the lessons for today.

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