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The Art of Maneuver: Maneuver Warfare Theory and Airland Battle Paperback – June 1, 1994

by Robert Leonhard (Author)

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Paperback: 330 pages
Publisher: Presidio Press (June 1, 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0891415327
ISBN-13: 978-0891415329
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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Great ideas, mediocre presentation

By Scott Cunningham on December 3, 2001

Format: Paperback

Robert Leonhard is one of America's greatest military theorists. Unfortunately his presentation of ideas is not as clear and concise as it might be. He has valid ideas but his dry writing style prevents them from being conveyed effectively. This book is not an easy read.
For similar concepts in a more readable format I would recommend "Warfighting" by Hayden, "Maneuver Warfare Anthology" by Hooker, or "Maneuver Warfare Handbook" by Lind. Only after you have read these books will you benefit from reading Leonhard's book.
See also Leonhards excellent "Principles of War for the Information Age" which is significant and important (but suffers many of the flaws of this book). I feel that book is a more visionary and unique work by this important authour.

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Outstanding contribution to military theory

By Amazon Customer VINE VOICE on January 19, 2001

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As a non-military person I approached this work with some trepidation, but within pages my fears were erased. This is a superbly written, well thought out book. Leonhard offers, step by step, the history of "maneuver" warfare, and explains how it has been ill applied in American arms. He goes on to provide a doctrine for it's application, and finally critiques the Army's performance in Panama and the Persian Gulf.
Leonhard's tactical sense is above reproach, and his explanations are offered in cogent, brief passages. This work is unique in my experience with military theory in that it is both easy to read, and important. Any serious student of military theory/history would do well to read this book to better understand both the past, and the future.
Oh, and if you pay careful attention, it just might improve your chess game as well...it did mine!

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Enlightening, Educational and a bloody good read.

By A Customer on August 24, 1999

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Instructors at various training institutions have been trying to educate me in the aspects of "Manouevre Warfare" for nearly ten years now, but it wasn't until I read this book that I began to understand it. The concepts and techniques that Mr Leonhard is trying to get across aren't new or original, as he implicitly states, but the genius he shows is in explaining it all so clearly and then applying it to modern situations. The style of writing was very easy to follow, and the book was, in the main, a joy to read. The more I read, the more the lights came on in my head.
While I couldn't say that I am now an expert on this approach to war (or even competent at it), understanding the principles behind it means I can begin to apply and practise them. This book is ideal reading for anyone in the senior lieutenant level, as a primer for the junior staff course(s) in your Army (Although instructors tend to preach manouvre and then practice attrition, it will still help you). It should be required reading for all officers who take their calling seriously, regardless of Corps. If nothing else, it will encourage debate, and that is always a healthy and desirable thing.
Highly recommended. I'm only sorry I can't get my own copy.

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A detailed and readable study of maneuver in warfare

By david@thornley.net on October 30, 1997

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Leonhard discusses the art of neutralizing your opponent's strengths in detail, with numerous examples and analyses. He discusses three main techniques. Preemption is acting before your opponent expects an attack, catching him by surprise. Dislocation is acting in a way to avoid the enemy's strength, such as David attacking Goliath from out of Goliath's reach. Disruption is finding some critical enemy weakness, such as communications, or some position or assumption that supports morale, and attacking it fiercely. Leonhard explains these clearly and with plenty of examples.
Leonhard also provides numerous examples of what not to do, with detailed discussion of why such things are bad ideas. He strongly discourages attrition warfare, since it means we have to be superior in raw strength to prevail in a battle that will be bloody for both sides. He shows why not to engage the enemy when possible, and demonstrates how to seize opportunities to neutralize enemy forces without having to fight them. Most of his bad examples come from current U.S. Army thinking, although some of his good examples come from U.S. Army practice. This is not only a clear discussion of the practice of maneuver in warfare, but a spirited analysis of modern Army doctrine from a firm and understandable viewpoint.
The main failing of the book is Leonhard's insistence that maneuver is always the answer, and attrition never is, and his disregard of the dangers of maneuver. It is therefore not suitable as the first, or only, book to read about strategy. It makes an excellent second book, as it is a clear and compelling exposition of military maneuver.

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An excellent work.

By Robert Rogers Giannini on March 6, 2002

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The Art of Maneuver is an excellent work from the commander that we "well trained platoon leaders" affectionately referred to as "The Professor." This book is as timely now as when it was first published. If we try to gauge our success in Afghanistan (or any war) by counting body bags, we will be doomed to repeat our own history. Instead we must, as Leonhard teaches us, keep the enemy dislocated and operate inside his decision cycle. Excellent advise for officers of today and of the future from a seasoned officer who has studied his craft well.

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It's a very important book

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Maneuver Officers should read this.

Brilliant critique of modern US Army maneuver warfare doctrine. All maneuver officers should read this.

Published 15 months ago by Tc

Terrific Book

Great discussion of maneuver warfare. The book does a great job of detailing the nuances of maneuver warfare. Read more

Published on February 1, 2014 by Amos C. Fox

Solid Book

This is not a new book covering new ground. For those of us who were in the Army or Marines and went through Officer Advance Courses or Command & General Staff and Infantry or... Read more

Published on December 26, 2013 by Donald H. Sabathier

Vert good book.

It is a very good book to understand the maneuver warfare. The author describes it from the basic history to its application on the US Army. Recommend you to read this book.

Published on February 22, 2013 by Choong Hoon Hyun

very happy customer

I had purchased this book about a year ago but was lost to me, I was a little devastated that I no longer had it in my collection, but now it sits proudly in my book case. Read more

Published on September 22, 2012 by kris kritikal

Good read

If you are interested in military tactics and how tanks are employed on the battlefield of the 1980s to early 90s this is the book for you. Read more

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MANEUVER WARFARE

Excellent fresh view of maneuver warfare theory!

Leonhard found well the main principles of maneuver warfare. Read more

Published on November 15, 2010 by Toni (FIN)

Seriously flawed - probably not the best investment in time

Before I throw Col. Leonhard under the bus, I should make it clear that I've never served in the military in any capacity. Read more

Published on November 26, 2008 by Utah Blaine

More Modern than 1994

This is an excellent overview of a still misunderstood theory of warfare. The historic overview of maneuver warfare is excellent and reinforces the notion that high-tech systems... Read more

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