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O’Hanlon, Michael E.
The science of war: defense budgeting, military technology, logistics,
and combat outcomes / Michael E. O’Hanlon.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-0-691-13702-5 (hardcover)
1. Military planning—United States. 2. United States—
Defenses—Decision making. I. Title.
U153.O337 2009

355'.033573—dc22 2009001378

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