The basic function of the military — to achieve victory over the enemy — has been rendered obsolete by the fact that "victory" and defeat are almost certain to be achieved simultaneously.


Chapter II, Part 1, The Impact Of The Bomb, p. 64 - The Future As History (1960)

Robert Heilbroner Quotes

The basic function of the military — to achieve victory over the enemy — has been rendered obsolete by the fact that victory and defeat are...

The basic function of the military — to achieve victory over the enemy — has been rendered obsolete by the fact that victory and defeat are...

The basic function of the military — to achieve victory over the enemy — has been rendered obsolete by the fact that victory and defeat are...

The basic function of the military — to achieve victory over the enemy — has been rendered obsolete by the fact that victory and defeat are...