Géographie militaire de la montagne

Mountain terrains have long interested the military. The nature and diversity of its relief and its weather conditions constitute majors constraints. This type of terrain, along the lines of polar or desert landscapes, is perceived as one of the most hostile environments to human activity. Neverthel...

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Hlavní autor: Boulanger, Philippe
Médium: Article ou chapitre numérique
Jazyk:Français
Vydáno: 2015
On-line přístup:Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM
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Shrnutí:Mountain terrains have long interested the military. The nature and diversity of its relief and its weather conditions constitute majors constraints. This type of terrain, along the lines of polar or desert landscapes, is perceived as one of the most hostile environments to human activity. Nevertheless, mountain ranges remain strategic zones in terms of geopolitics (border peripheries) and strategy (creating obstacles). It offers a plethora of possible actions such as resisting an assailant in asymmetrical warfare.