In Masters of Command; Barry Strauss compares the way the three greatest generals of the ancient world waged war and draws lessons from their experiences that apply on and off the battlefield.ALEXANDER; HANNIBAL; CAESAR—each was a master of war. Each had to look beyond the battlefield to decide whom to fight; when; and why; to know what victory was and when to end the war; to determine how to bring stability to the lands he conquered. Each general had to be a battlefield tactician and more: a statesman; a strategist; a leader. Tactics change; weapons change; but war itself remains much the same throughout the centuries; and a great warrior must know how to define success. Understanding where each of these three great (but flawed) commanders succeeded and failed can serve anyone who wants to think strategically or who has to demonstrate leadership. In Masters of Command Barry Strauss explains the qualities these great generals shared; the keys to their success; from ambition and judgment to leadership itself.
#6094079 in Books George M Van Sant 2008-08-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x 1.19 x 5.98l; 1.85 #File Name: 1436329264468 pagesTaking On The Burden Of History
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A WoW BookBy DianneGeorge M. Van Stant wrote a wonderful and near to the facts as he could. This book is never boring. We especially liked the area where my husbands dad Bill Boatsman who passed away in 1978 . George filled up many gaps before he passed away. This pook is so worth the purchase. It's brilliam!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Taking on the burden of History Presuming to be a United States MarineBy Kindle CustomerI was also in China with the 2nd Batallion Seventh Marines during and after the time the author was there.The book brought back many memories and some laughs. I was discharged in 1949 but came back in 1954 so I missed most of Korea; but I stuck around to visit Vietnam; Great Book... Semper Fi....0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Looks Like a Good ReadBy nanjkingI bought this as a gift for a Marine friend; so it looks like a good read. Hope he likes it too!
