This lexicon of military strategies, tactics and technology from the age of Napoleon to NATO contains more than 5000 entries on all forms of military combat, detailed definitions of terms and techniques, discussions of key theories, including deterrence and inter-war bargaining, and an in-depth analysis of current NATO doctrines. The dictionary also offers a full account of such critical concerns as logistics, law, weapons procurement, administration and history. Entries are cross-referenced throughout for immediate access by anyone requiring accurate information on military and soldiering terms, both ancient and modern.