The Patterns of War Since the Eighteenth Century by Larry H. Addington
This important work . . . synthesizes the evolution of warfare from 1775 to the present. -Military Review
A thorough revision of a highly successful text, this new edition provides a comprehensive picture of the evolution of modern warfare.
From reviews of the first edition:
There is nothing else in print that tells so much so concisely about how war has been conducted since the days of Gen. George Washington. -Russell F. Weigley
A superior synthesis. Well written, nicely organized, remarkably comprehensive, and laced with facts. -Military Affairs