Introduction : Veterans in Comparative Perspective -- Victors Victorious -- Victors Defeated -- Benefits for the Vanquished -- The Politically Weak -- The Politically Powerful
Summary
"Looks at why, in gaining benefits and status, veterans could do well even if they lost wars and committed atrocities and do poorly even if they won decisively and finds that what mattered most of all was their ability and skill in pressing postwar governments for concessions"-- Provided by publisher
Analysis
Veterans, war, Veteran studies, Military affairs, Comparative history, Comparative politics
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes
In English
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 18, 2020)
