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'A terrific read... is as of much interest to those whose interests are more wide-ranging than purely students of military matters and history' --Colonel Tim Collins, The Irish Examiner
'This is a fascinating book for any military enthusiast, adding another dimension to the study of well-known actions...'
--The Armourer
'This is a fascinating book for any military enthusiast, adding another dimension to the study of well-known actions...'
--The Armourer
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This ground-breaking book examines the 25 key tactics that have achieved victory in battle through the ages. Using case studies from conflicts around the globe, on land, at sea and in the air, and across history, it demonstrates how certain tactical concepts have stood the test of time, employed in different circumstances and by different commanders. The expert authors reveal the value of each tactic in clear and compelling descriptions, each time concluding with a critical analysis that shows how it was applied and explains the reasons for its success.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read a lot of books on military topics. As a general book, this one is good since it comes at battles from a tactical perspective as well as the normal historical description. For each of the 25 tactics chosen, 2 battles are selected and reviewed.
One aspect I particularly like is the contrast within some topics between descriptions of ancient battles and more modern ones. For example, Chapter 8 looks at "Committing The Reserve" and describes the battle of Strasbourg in 357AD and Austerlitz in 1805.
I have no argument with the tactics chosen. I do however have 3 complaints. Firstly, the battle descriptions are not long nor detailed enough, and the analysis has no real depth - more, more, more. Second, there are not enough modern battles discussed - the most recent is Yom Kippur in 1973 (excluding counter-insurgency discussed in Chpt 24). Finally, many of the principles of battlefield tactics remain valid whether they are employed in conflicts 5 years ago or 5000 years ago (concentration of force, fire & move etc) but it would have been useful to more contrast and discussion of the impact of modern weapons systems (such as airpower) between old and new battles.
Putting asie those relatively minor observations, I enjoyed this book and it provides a good overview to the tactical decisions made on the battlefield and for the general reader or first-time tactician will prove illuminating. For the more experienced reader, it is also good but will be frustrating though since you'll yearn for more.
One aspect I particularly like is the contrast within some topics between descriptions of ancient battles and more modern ones. For example, Chapter 8 looks at "Committing The Reserve" and describes the battle of Strasbourg in 357AD and Austerlitz in 1805.
I have no argument with the tactics chosen. I do however have 3 complaints. Firstly, the battle descriptions are not long nor detailed enough, and the analysis has no real depth - more, more, more. Second, there are not enough modern battles discussed - the most recent is Yom Kippur in 1973 (excluding counter-insurgency discussed in Chpt 24). Finally, many of the principles of battlefield tactics remain valid whether they are employed in conflicts 5 years ago or 5000 years ago (concentration of force, fire & move etc) but it would have been useful to more contrast and discussion of the impact of modern weapons systems (such as airpower) between old and new battles.
Putting asie those relatively minor observations, I enjoyed this book and it provides a good overview to the tactical decisions made on the battlefield and for the general reader or first-time tactician will prove illuminating. For the more experienced reader, it is also good but will be frustrating though since you'll yearn for more.
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30 July 2011
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This book's layout is nicely designed and it is physically well crafted. That being said it is fairly basic in the information it provides. Although the 25 topics chosen are of interest, there is little in depth knowledge presented. Each chapter, covering one topic, is approximately 8-11 pages long. Each of these chapters begins with an intro paragraph and then is supported by two warfare examples. These examples range anywhere from six paragraphs to two or three pages and is then followed by your standard summary paragraph. Overall, this undergrad paper written on tactics feels like light reading. If you are even vaguely familiar with the 25 tactics or battlefield examples presented in this book you won't learn much. The 113 photographs are nice but don't be fooled by the so called 28 battle plans; each warfare example has a map but they are quite small, between 3-5 inches square, and are not very detailed. I'm sure the authors of this book are quite knowledgeable but don't order this if you are expecting anything more than a introductory type of read. The History Book Club carries this book equaling less $.
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18 Feb 2011
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD WITH A MILITARY! Also, a great bathroom read...
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