On War: The Classic Book of Military Strategy Kindle Edition by General Carl von Clausewitz (Author), Colonel J.J. Graham (Author, Translator) Format: Kindle Edition 4.2 out of 5 stars 20 ratings This is unfortunate, because strategy is something that is critically relevant to all of us – not just those with careers in the military.
The classic book on strategy by one of the foremost military thinkers of the twentieth century, Strategy draws on all of military history, from the Greek-Persian wars of the fifth century B.C. The book became widely read in both military and academic circles, and played an important role in repairing Liddell Hart’s image, which had been tarnished during World War II when he underestimated Germany’s martial capability, called at one point for a compromise peace with Hitler, and criticized Winston Churchill’s strategy for winning the war (Reid 2004). Strategy isn’t something that’s taught well in school.
Hell, most people probably couldn’t tell you the difference between “strategy” and “tactics” (or even know there is a difference.). to the development of geurrilla warfare in the nuclear age. Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is perhaps the oldest and one of the most widely read classics of military strategy.Published in ancient China an estimated 2,500 years ago, this classic of Eastern thought draws from Taoist philosophy and addresses the conduct of war and competition between states with poeticism unlike any classic of Western military theory. If none, please feel free to go here and discuss. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for On War: The Classic Book of Military Strategy at Amazon.com. I'll start with a discussion of my favorite military book: The 36 Stratagems or 三十六 … I was wondering if there is a forum in the community to discuss military classics and strategy books, such as Sun Tzu's the Art of War, Clausewitz or Liddell Hart.