I have been interested in military history for many years, but have never studied the "theory of warfare". Now I am looking for a book about fundamentals in strategy and tactict to build a more theoretical base for my readings. The ideal book describes development through time with focus on the Napoleonic era and forwards. Any suggestions?
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Originally posted by wheelerxx View PostI have been interested in military history for many years, but have never studied the "theory of warfare". Now I am looking for a book about fundamentals in strategy and tactict to build a more theoretical base for my readings. The ideal book describes development through time with focus on the Napoleonic era and forwards. Any suggestions?Any man can hold his place when the bands play and women throw flowers; it is when the enemy presses close and metal shears through the ranks that one can acertain which are soldiers, and which are not.
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May not be your ideal books but
The Art of Warfare by Sun Tzu and On War by Carl von Clausewitz are good books for strategy
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Thx for the input.
Armstrong - Both of the books are a little old (Published in 1986 and 1973). Could you suggest some follow up reading about more recent developments?
Arnold - I know it is a broad subject, but I prefer to start with some general reading and then get to the details in round two. Just as I do when I read about any conflict: The overview - and then the details.Last edited by wheelerxx; 14 Feb 15, 05:46.
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Originally posted by wheelerxx View PostThx for the input.
Armstrong - Both of the books are a little old (Published in 1986 and 1973). Could you suggest some follow up reading about more recent developments?
Arnold - I know it is a broad subject, but I prefer to start with some general reading and then get to the details in round two. Just as I do when I read about any conflict: The overview - and then the details.
IMHO, you should have a good grounding before wading into the latter recommendations. History is prologue.Last edited by R.N. Armstrong; 14 Feb 15, 08:30.Leadership is the ability to rise above conventional wisdom.
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Thx a lot for the feedback! I agree that old books/history are neither bad nor wrong, but we have seen a lot of developments in how wars are fought over the last few decades. Hence the question about a more recent book to also cover these developments.
Parets book definitely looks interesting, and I have added it to my book list.Last edited by wheelerxx; 14 Feb 15, 17:54.
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The first one I would recommend is this one. The price is right too...
http://usacac.army.mil/CAC2/cgsc/car...ryinBattle.pdf
The next would be this one:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Maneuv.../dp/0891415327
Another freebe worth reading:
http://www.marines.mil/Portals/59/Pu...arfighting.pdf
For Clauswitz and Sun Tzu get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Masters-War-Cl.../dp/0714681326
For an overview this:
http://www.amazon.com/Strategy-Logic.../dp/0674007034Last edited by T. A. Gardner; 31 Mar 15, 00:49.
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