The Hinge FactorFrom the wooden horse of Troy to the Gulf War, military history has been as much marked by chance and error, as by gallantry and heroism. Many conflicts have been decided by the caprice of weather, bad intelligence, heroism where it wasn't expected, or individual incompetence. In military terms, the incident that can swing a battle from victory to defeat in a moment is known as the Hinge Factor. |
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The Hinge Factor: How Chance and Stupidity Have Changed History Erik Durschmied Limited preview - 2000 |
The Hinge Factor: How Chance and Stupidity Have Changed History Erik Durschmied Limited preview - 2011 |