Four thousand years of military history come to life through the words of more than 800 soldiers, commanders, military theorists, and commentators on war. Diverse personalities are represented-Napoleon, Machiavelli, Ataturk, Che Guevara, Rommel, Julius Caesar, Wellington, Xenophon, Crazy Horse, Wallenstein, T. E. Lawrence, Saladin, Zhukov, Eisenhower, and many more. Their memorable sayings present every facet of the experience of war and incorporate...
There comes a point where a mother can't guide her son through his adult life as a soldier. At that point, I bought The Book of Military Quotations and highlighted the ones that meant the most to me. The quotations are grouped according to topic, and many times there is a historical reference to help the reader. An excellent read for any and all.
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Peter Tsouras is a well-known military historian, who also has the ability to write alternative history. The breadth of his knowledge is impressive -- he can write authoritatively on topics ranging from ancient to modern. As such, he appreciates the wisdom, and folly, of the great and not so great individuals who have spoken and written pithy lines over the centuries. This book reflects his love of military history. It...
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