READY J Lee

Arrogance on the battlefield: a primary cause of defeat 1755-1991/ J Lee Ready - London: Arms and Armour, 1996 - 304p.

The case study shows how arrogance in its many guises has been a major factor in military defeat. New perspective on two countries of warfare and more than twenty commanders and national leaders. The general or military historian will find the approach an interesting, fresh angle, the aspiring serving officer will indentify pitfalls must avoid and the civilian student of warfare will be fascinated to see how character faults have affected the course of history.

1854093193 (hbk.)


BATTLEFIELD -- HISTORY
AROGANCE -- BATTLEFIELD
MILITARY -- BATTLEFIELD