Normes et armements d’une guerre mondiale à l’autre

In the field of weaponry, the need for precise norms became clear very early on – the goal being to produce identical weapons, thereby giving armies the standardised resources they require to operate effectively. Thus, norms must imperatively allow certain needs to be met. This can only be achieved...

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Hoofdauteur: Gué, Christophe
Formaat: Article ou chapitre numérique
Taal:Français
Gepubliceerd in: 2024
Online toegang:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Samenvatting:In the field of weaponry, the need for precise norms became clear very early on – the goal being to produce identical weapons, thereby giving armies the standardised resources they require to operate effectively. Thus, norms must imperatively allow certain needs to be met. This can only be achieved by taking into account the numerous and often contradictory requirements of both the military and the weapons industry. The two World Wars are a good example of how this difficult exercise – which determines the course of operations and, ultimately, the war’s outcome – can indeed be carried out.