War and Chance: Assessing Uncertainty in International Politics, by Jeffrey A. Friedman

A.W. Purdue is unconvinced by an attempt to put military planning on a more scientific footing

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August 1, 2019

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August 19, 2019

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Donald Rumsfeld was mocked for his ponderous list of uncertainties and certainties

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