This book argues that time is the primary dimension in modern war and explores the paradoxes of warfare's temporal characteristics. Leonhard introduces a bold new theory that focuses on time as the critical component that controls all other aspects of war. Well-graounded in history, Leonhard's work is certain to take its place as a classic theory of war according to James R. McDonough, who wrote the foreword. -- amazon.com.

Figures -- Foreword / James R. McDonough -- Preface -- Ch. 1. The Unforgiving Minute -- Ch. 2. Move, Strike, and Protect -- Ch. 3. The Two Phases of Conflict -- Ch. 4. Duration -- Ch. 5. Frequency -- Ch. 6. Sequence -- Ch. 7. Opportunity -- Ch. 8. The Anatomy of Surprise, Part One: Delaying Detection -- Ch. 9. The Anatomy of Surprise, Part Two: Hastening Contact -- Ch. 10. A Blow of the Eye.