Defeat: When Nations Lose War

by Anthony Clayton

This book sets out to summarise the consequences of defeat on nations that have lost a war. The immediate humanitarian and longer term political and social responsibilities that fall on a victor nation anxious to secure a just and lasting settlement after conflict, either international or asymmetric against non-state actions are also considered.

92 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

About the author

Anthony Clayton was Senior Lecturer at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst from 1965 until 1994. One of Britain's leading military historians, he earned a Diploma in French from the University Paris in 1947, a Master of Arts in History from the University St. Andrews in 1951, and a Doctor of Philosophy in History from the University St. Andrews in 1970. He was made a Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques in 1988 in recognition of his expertise in French military history.