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How Chance and Stupidity Have Changed History: The Hinge Factor
How Chance and Stupidity Have Changed History The Hinge Factor
Author: Erik Durschmied
What decides victory in battle? Superiority--in numbers, leadership, strategy or fighting ability--is certainly a factor. Military historian and war correspondent Durschmied, who lives in France, reminds us that chance--known in military terms as the Hinge Factor--can also play a decisive role. In this fast-paced study, Durschmied (Don't Sho...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781606711644
ISBN-10: 1606711644
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 394
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Publisher: MJF
Book Type: Unknown Binding
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I haven't read this book and don't intend to. It appears to be one of those books where the author makes fast and loose with the facts to amuse those who don't really know their history. For example, the book's blurb states three cigars found wrapped in an order extended the American Civil war for four years. But the Civil War only lasted for four years in total. In began in April 1861 and ended in April 1865. Plus, the three cigars and the "lost order" were found in September 1862. The Civil War ended 2.5 years after that.


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