"In order to reach a wider audience and make this book more lively, I have included numerous passages from the ancient sources, believing their words more effective than any paraphrase. The majority of the passages quoted have been translated by my friend, John Yardley-there are…
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A fresh examination of the unique strategies and technological achievements made by General Longstreet during the Civil War.
Lieutenant-General James Longstreet, commander of the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, was a brilliant tactician and strategist. Prior to the Civil War there were many technological developments, of which the rifled musket and cannon, rail transport and the telegrap…
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Lieutenant Longstreet and the Early American Understanding of War -- The Old Ways Unravel At Antietam -- Longstreet's First Kill Zone: When Maneuver Gave Way To Siege -- The Defensive Offense Evolves -- Gettysburg: Lee's Extreme Gamble -- Collision: The Brakes Fail on the Demons…
"This books draws heavily on 20th Century Army doctrine, field training, staff planning, command, and combat experience, and is the first serious treatment of Longstreet's generalship vis a vis modern warfare. It examines General James Longstreet (1821-1904) through the comparat…
The career of the French general Maxime Weygand offers a fascinating glimpse into the perils and politics of military leadership and loyalty in the interwar years and after France's defeat in 1940. Of obscure birth, Weygand had an outstanding career during WWI as chief of staff …
