A theory of the super soldier

A theory of the super soldierAuthor: Jean Francois Caron ISBN: 9781526143648 Publisher: Manchester University Press Year first published: 01 Oct 2019 Pages: 128 Format: Paperback softback Throughout history, states have tried to create the perfect combatant with superhuman physical and cognitive features that are akin to those of comic book superheroes. However, the current innovations have nothing to do with the ones from the past and their development goes beyond a simple

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