Military Geosciences and Desert Warfare Past Lessons and Modern Chal
This book is a collection of papers presented at the 9th International Conference of Military Geoscience that was held in 2011. The conference included discussion on a diverse range of geosciences, including military history, military geology, teaching ge
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Series Editors Peter Doyle University College London, Essex, United Kingdom Judy Ehlen Haytor, Devon, United Kingdom Francis Galgano Villanova University, VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, USA Russell Harmon ERDC International Res Office, Ruislip, United Kingdom Edward P.F. Rose University of London, Christchurch, Surrey, United Kingdom
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Eric V. McDonald • Thomas Bullard Editors
Military Geosciences and Desert Warfare Past Lessons and Modern Challenges
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Editors Eric V. McDonald Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Desert Research Institute Reno Nevada USA
Thomas Bullard Earth and Ecosystem Sciences Desert Research Institute Reno Nevada USA
Advances in Military Geosciences ISBN 978-1-4939-3427-0 ISBN 978-1-4939-3429-4 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-1-4939-3429-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015956532 Springer New York Heidelberg Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media New York 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media LLC New York is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface: Military Geosciences: Past Lessons and Modern Challenges
Military activities—past, present, and in the future—will always be strongly integrated with a wide spectrum of geosciences. From providing the stone resources for primitive weapons to utilization of terrain in offensive and defensive strategies, warfare has had an intimate relationship with geology and terrain. The decisive outcomes of numerous battles on land throughout history have been dictated in large part by the terrain and environmental setting. Modern military operations rely on a wide range of land-, air-, sea-, and space-borne intelligence and knowledge of dynamic terrain processes and conditions. The modern study of geological-based environmental sciences is critical for both the sustainable management of military reservations and installations as well as e
