On War and Leadership (ebook)

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"This is an excellent book. . . . This is a book that is a pleasure to read, not simply dip into. It is an excellent choice for anyone interested in command and leadership of troops. It also would be a useful addition to any military history course covering the past two centuries."--Ronald L. Spiller, Journal of Military History

"The man makes the book. The man is Owen Connelly, a serious student of war and an experienced soldier-leader. His book On War and Leadership will serve for many years as a valuable reference for scholars and a vital source of inspiration and instruction for practitioners. It is a real gem."--Harold R. Winton, School of Advanced Airpower Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base

"Owen Connelly, who combines front-line military experience with a long and distinguished academic career as a scholar of the Napoleonic Wars, is well qualified to edit an anthology on this surprisingly neglected subject. Having this material in one place is itself a significant contribution to scholarship."--Dennis Showalter, author of History in Dispute and The Wars of Frederick the Great

"Owen Connelly is a thoughtful and interesting scholar. Here he offers the reflections of combat leaders, allowing executives to compare their management and leadership ideas with those of military masters. It can be recommended to a popular audience."--Jeremy Black, author of War and the Worlds and Why Wars Happen

"A superb and thought-provoking primer from masters of the art of command on the timeless elements of leadership that can be followed to help overcome any adversity."--Military Heritage

"This book has a rich compilation of leadership traits, characteristics, and principles that some of the great battle captains of the past have adhered to. It provides an exceptional reference for comparison for officers toady."--Major General Harry W. Jenkins, Marine Corps Gazette

"Owen Connelly has done us a favor by scouring the writings of the world's foremost warrior-leaders and presenting their thoughts in one well-connected volume."--John S. Chilstrom, Air Power History0Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1
I. The Modern Originals: Frederick the Great (1713-1786) and Napoleon (1769-1821) 9
II. William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891) 20
III. Stonewall Jackson (1824-1863) 33
IV. John Singleton Mosby (1833-1916) 52
V. Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935): "Lawrence of Arabia" 69
VI. Archibald Percival Wavell (1883-1950) 89
VII. Erwin Johannes Eugen Rommel (1891-1945) 101
VIII. George S. Patton, Jr. (1885-1945) 112
IX. Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) 133
X. Erich von Manstein (1887-1973) 137
XI. Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976) 148
XII. William Joseph Slim (1891-1970) 158
XIII. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell (1883-1946) 168
XIV. Matthew Bunker Ridgway (1895-1993) 172
XV. Moshe Dayan (1915-1981) 180
XVI. Vo Nguyen Giap (1911- ) 193
XVII. Harold G. Moore (1924- ) 213
XVIII. Nicholas F. "Nick" Vaux (1936- ): Vaux and the Happy Warriors of 42 Commando 237
XIX. H. Norman Schwarzkopf (1934- ) 257
Conclusions 277
Notes 285
Index 337