Opis: On War - Owen Connelly, O Connelly

What can we learn about leadership and the experience of war from the best combat leaders the world has ever known? This book takes us behind the scenes and to the front lines of the major wars of the past 250 years through the words of twenty combat commanders. What they have to say - which is remarkably similar across generational, national, and ideological divides - is a fascinating take on military history by those who lived it. It is also worthwhile reading for anyone, from any walk of life, who makes executive decisions. The leaders showcased here range from Frederick the Great to Norman Schwarzkopf. They include such diverse figures as Napoleon Bonaparte, commanders on both sides of the Civil War (William Tecumseh Sherman and Stonewall Jackson), German and American World War II generals (Rommel and Patton), a veteran of the Arab-Israeli wars (Moshe Dayan), and leaders from both sides of the Vietnam War (Vo Nguyen Giap and Harold Moore).What they have had in common is an unrivaled understanding of the art of command and a willingness to lead from the front. All earned the respect and loyalty of those they led - and moved them to risk death. The practices of these commanders apply to any leadership situation, whether military, business, political, athletic, or other. Their words reveal techniques for anticipating the competition, leading through example, taking care of the "troops," staying informed, turning bad luck to advantage, improvising, and making bold decisions. Leader after leader emphasizes the importance of up-front "muddy boots" leadership and reveals what it takes to persevere and win. Identifying a pattern of proven leadership, this book will benefit anyone who aspires to lead a country, a squadron, a company, or a basketball team. It is a unique distillation of two and a half centuries of military wisdom. A superb and thought-provoking primer from masters of the art of command on the timeless elements of leadership that can be followed to help overcome any adversity. Military Heritage This book has a rich compilation of leadership traits, characteristics, and principles that some of the great battle captains of the past have adhered to. It provides an exceptional reference for comparison for officers toady. -- Major General Harry W. Jenkins Marine Corps Gazette Owen Connelly has done us a favor by scouring the writings of the world's foremost warrior-leaders and presenting their thoughts in one well-connected volume. -- John S. Chilstrom Air Power History This is an excellent book... This is a book that is a pleasure to read, not simply dip into. It is an excellent choice for anyone interested in command and leadership of troops. It also would be a useful addition to any military history course covering the past two centuries. -- Ronald L. Spiller Journal of Military HistoryAcknowledgments vii Introduction 1 I. The Modern Originals: Frederick the Great (1713-1786) and Napoleon (1769-1821) 9 II. William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) 20 III. Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863) 33 IV. John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916) 52 V. Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935): "Lawrence of Arabia" 69 VI. Archibald Percival Wavell (1883-1950) 89 VII. Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (1891-1945) 101 VIII. George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945) 112 IX. Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) 133 X. Erich von Manstein (1887-1973) 137 XI. Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976) 148 XII. William Joseph Slim (1891-1970) 158 XIII. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell (1883-1946) 168 XIV. Matthew Bunker Ridgway (1895-1993) 172 XV. Moshe Dayan (1915-1981) 180 XVI. Vo Nguyen Giap (1911- ) 193 XVII. Harold G. Moore (1924- ) 213 XVIII. Nicholas F. "Nick" Vaux (1936- ): Vaux and the Happy Warriors of 42 Commando 237 XIX. H. Norman Schwarzkopf (1934- ) 257 Conclusions 277 Notes 285 Index 337

Szczegóły: On War - Owen Connelly, O Connelly

Tytuł: On War
Autor: Owen Connelly, O Connelly
Producent: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691123691
Rok produkcji: 2005
Ilość stron: 360
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.51 kg

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