"New Principles of War: Enduring Truths with Timeless Examples argues that the currently recognized principles of war are flawed, and proposes a new set of principles to guide military leaders"-- Provided by publisher.

History of the Principles of War -- Principles of War in Various Countries -- Principles of War in the U.S. Services -- Criteria for Principles of War -- Objective vs. Prioritized Objectives -- Mass vs. Relative Advantage -- Offensive vs. the Sustained Initiative -- Unity of Command vs. Unity of Effort -- Surprise -- Deception -- Simplicity -- Other American Principles -- Other British Principles of War -- Know Yourself -- Know Your Enemy -- Environment -- Summary -- Epilogue: Gettysburg and the New Principles of War.