Geology and Warfare
Author | : Edward P. F. Rose |
Publisher | : Geological Society of London |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 1862390657 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781862390652 |
Rating | : 4/5 (652 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Geology and Warfare by : Edward P. F. Rose
Download or read book Geology and Warfare written by Edward P. F. Rose and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2000 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Records lessons learnt from miltary experience in World War I and II. It also contains perspectives from America which show how, in warfare, military geologists irrespective of nationality have pursued tactical and strategic terrain analysis, fortifications and tunnelling, and resource acquisition, defence installations, and field constructions and logistics. It shows how in peace-time military geologists train for wartime operations and may be involved in peace-keeping and nation-building deployments.