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Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1945. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 282-300).

Thesis--Catholic University of America. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 131-134.

The thesis is intended to establish a basis for the sociological study of the Oxford Group. As a historical study, its particular concern is to trace (1) the ideological origins of the Group in American revivalism, college evangelism, and missions in the 1890-1918 period; and (2) the ideological development of the Group itself from its foundation in the 1920s, through the period of its most vigorous revivalism in the 1930s, to its political involvements of the 1940s and 1950s. The thesis seeks to show that previous studies and commentaries on the Oxford Group have lacked an adequate understanding of the ideological motivation of the Oxford Group. In consequence of these misunderstandings, some sociologists have misinterpreted the structure and development of the Group as a social movement. By emphasizing the history of the Group's ideology, this thesis seeks to correct these common misinterpretations. In subsequent sections, the thesis then analyses the social composition of the Group in the 1930s, and seeks to explain its appeal to an educated upper and middle class clientele. Development of the Group's structuee is traced from 1920s to the 1950s and particular attention is paid to itslack of formal organization and its expression of 'non-sectarian' ecumenism. These features are contrasted with the Group's strong internal cohesion and its 'sect-like' enthusiasm.

NATO-Streitkräfte sind weltweit im Einsatz. Dazu benötigen sie Material und die Industrie könnte sich eigentlich freuen. Doch der Markt für Rüstungsgüter aller Art ist kleiner geworden. Der Autor belegt an Beispielen deutlich, dass die Mitgliedstaaten der NATO sich bei ihren Verteidigungsagenden finanziell übernehmen und es ohne Kooperation keinen wirtschaftlichen Erfolg geben kann.

Statistiken zu den Themen: - Weltweite Rüstungsausgaben - Weltweiter Waffenhandel - Die größten Rüstungsfirmen - NATO-Einsätze

This study examines Ferdinand Porsche’s activities during the Third Reich. Ferdinand Porsche (1875-1951) was an engineer who became best known as the founder of Porsche AG, one of the most profitable car manufacturers in the world. Between 1933 and 1945, Porsche collaborated closely with the National Socialist regime in Germany. Prior to the start of the Second World War in September 1939, Porsche designed the Volkswagen Beetle on behalf of Adolf Hitler, and oversaw the factory dedicated to manufacturing the Volkswagen. During the Second World War, Porsche transformed the Volkswagen factory into an important site for armament production, and designed various military vehicles; with both undertakings, his company exploited involuntary workers. After the Second World War, Porsche was interrogated by American and British occupying forces and imprisoned by the French government. After his release from France in August 1947, he went on to design the first sports car displaying the Porsche marque and help build an automotive empire. This study emphasizes Ferdinand Porsche’s relationships to leaders of the National Socialist regime, namely Adolf Hitler, Heinrich Himmler, and Hermann Göring. Porsche utilized such relationships to further his personal interests. This study also considers the limited response of Porsche AG to this challenging history.

En los albores del siglo XV se dio inicio en el continente europeo a una transformación tecnológica que habría de afectar las más diversas disciplinas humanas: en 1494 una nueva y poderosa arma batió rápidamente -de manos de las tropas francesas- las hasta ahora muy sólidas murallas italianas: se trataba del cañón accionado con pólvora. Con él, un novedoso conjunto de conocimientos especializados comenzó a estructurarse; la investigación y la experiencia obtenida en las acciones bélicas permitió conocer los efectos de las nuevas armas, la valoración de los ángulos de tiro, el efecto de las minas, e incluso procedimientos clínicos para la atención de los heridos en el campo de batalla ...; pero fue sin duda en el arte de construcción de fortificaciones en donde se produjo un cambio realmente significativo que tiró por los suelos -junto a los muchos recintos amurallados de las ciudades medievales-, todo un conjunto de saberes que hasta ahora se había servido del cuerpo doctrinal de dos remotos autores romanos: Vitruvio y Vegecio.No fueron pocos los hombres del siglo XVI que dieron inicio al esfuerzo por lograr un mejor entendimiento de la aplicación de los materiales en la construcción de cortinas y baluartes, del asiento y espesor de cimentaciones y muros, de la profundidad y ancho de los fosos, de la inclinación de taludes, de la resistencia de las bóvedas y forjados, del suministro y evacuación de las aguas, e incluso de la aparentemente mágica relación que se establecía entre el trazado hecho sobre polígonos regulares y el perímetro perfecto capaz de resistir el peor de los asedios ... Portadores de ese extenso conjunto de conocimientos, se llevaron a las imprentas europeas un número indeterminado de libros dedicados al tema de la arquitectura y la ingeniería militar: los llamados tratados de arquitectura militar o tratados de fortificación, los mismos en donde todavía es posible apreciar el encomiable esfuerzo de sus autores por construir y reglar una técnica: la del ingeniero militar, la del arquitecto.Tal proceso no fue fácil: él demandó una transformación en los métodos de elaboración de ideas y conceptos, tal y como lo expresan los muchos autores en las formas de sus discursos, en el uso de las palabras, en el orden en que se exponen las ideas, en la manera de relacionarse con las ciencias ... Y es que tuvieron que apropiarse de saberes ajenos inscritos dentro del marco común de las acciones propias del arte de construir y guiarse por la explícita necesidad de definir unos límites propios de su actividad con el fin de conformar un corpus doctrinal autónomo.Esta Tesis da cuenta de ese proceso a través de un estudio detallado de los tratados de fortificación impresos en Europa (siglos XVI - XVIII) y de sus contenidos de construcción. / The dawn of the 15th century, saw the beginning of a technological transformation in the European continent; one which would affect the most diverse human disciplines: in 1494, a new and powerful weapon, at the hands of French troops, quickly defeated the, till then, very solid Italian defense walls - it was the gunpowder-activated canon. With it, a novel set of specialized knowledge began its structuring; investigation and experience gathered in war actions allowed for knowledge in the effects of the new weapons, the assessment of the launching angles, the effect of land mines, and even clinical procedures to aid the wounded on the battle field .; but it was without a doubt in the art of fortress construction where a truly significant change came about, toppling - along with many walled installations in medieval cities - a whole set of previous knowledge, which till hence had availed itself of the doctrinal corpus of two remote Roman authors: Vitruvious and Vegecious. Many men since then have given start to the effort of reaching a better understanding of the application of materials in the construction of rampart curtains and bastions, the settlement and thickness of foundations and walls, the depth and width of moats, the inclination of taluses, the resistance of vaults and mortared cements, the supply and evacuation of water, and even to the apparently magical relationship established between the tracing from regular polygons and the perfect perimeter capable of withstanding the worst of attacks .Bearers of that vast set of knowledge, an indeterminate number of books dedicated to the issue of military architecture and engineering were brought to European printers between the painfully long years between 1500 and 1800: the so-called treatises on military architecture or fortification treatises, the very same that can today still be appreciated in their authors' praiseworthy effort to build and regulate a technique: that of a military engineer, that of an architect.Such a process was not easy: it called for a transformation in the methods of elaborating ideas and concepts, just as it is expressed by many authors in many ways through their discourse, in the use of words, in the order ideas are presented, in the manner of relating to science. And it is that they had to appropriate themselves of the knowledge of others inscribed within the common scope of the very actions in the art of building and guiding themselves by the explicit necessity of defining the limits appertaining to their activity, in order to conform an autonomous doctrinal corpus. This thesis reviews that process through detailed study of the fortification treatises and their construction contents printed in Europe from the 16th to the 18th centuries.

"Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in [Program Management] from the Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009." / Advisor(s): Boudreau, Michael. ; Hayes, Kevin. "March 2010." "Joint applied project"--Cover. Description based on title screen as viewed on April 23, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Organizational Culture, Organizational Change, ARDEC, Organizational Change Guidelines. Includes bibliographical references (p. 67). Also available in print.

The thesis "The lightening of arsenals and implications for conventional warfare" examines the trend of equipping national ground forces with only light armaments and possible effects, that this trend might have on conventional clashes. The thesis works with hypothesis, that lighter ground forces are inherently disadvantaged, when they clash with heavier ground forces. While the thinkers of Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) count on light ground forces to serve in concert with air power, the air superiority needed might not always be available. To determine possible outcomes of clashes between light and heavy forces, the paper examines seven historical case studies of clashes between opponents with great armament disparity, looking for importance of armament disparity inside the cases, as well as comparing them between the cases. The set of case studies largely confirmed the hypothesis, proving the value of heavy ground forces in combat. However, it also found that other effects, primarily air support and use of terrain, can mitigate or completely counter the effect of armament disparity. The role of technological advancement also changed the balance between the forces with infantry anti- armor weapons. The development of protective measures is though constantly keeping up with development of these weapons.