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The Conduct Of War, 1789-1961: A Study Of The Impact Of The French, Industrial, And Russian Revolutions On War And Its Conduct (Quality Paperbacks Series) Paperback – March 22, 1992
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Major General J.F.C. Fuller (1878-1966) was one of the most important and original military thinkers of this century. He served as lieutenant in the Boer War, organized the first British tank corps in World War I, and developed the strategy and tactics of tank warfare which were later put to such effective use by the Nazis for their World War II blitzkriegs. His many books include A Military History of the Western World (3 volumes), The Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant, Julius Caesar: Man, Soldier, and Tyrant, and The Generalship of Alexander the Great, all of which are available from Da Capo Press/Perseus Book Group.
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The editorial synopsis listed for this book is on target. Fuller quickly and accurately summarizes the important developments of military theory and tactics from the limited wars of the European kings to the mass warfare of the Second World War, ending with the effect of nuclear holocaust on military strategy.
Yes, his analysis of the second world war draws heavily on his anti-communist views. But make the effort to strip away his political viewpoint from his analysis of the interaction of social systems and technology on the method of making war, and you won't be disappointed. Fuller was a perceptive soldier who understood his business better than most.
Yes, his analysis of the second world war draws heavily on his anti-communist views. But make the effort to strip away his political viewpoint from his analysis of the interaction of social systems and technology on the method of making war, and you won't be disappointed. Fuller was a perceptive soldier who understood his business better than most.
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The three authors definitely follow the line laid so well by Sherman: It is well that war is so horrible, or we might like it.
Were you to read the three, you might gain some insight as to why wars are fought at all, and maybe how to avoid the worst of some truly horrible mistakes.
Part of the insights they have in common: none of them operate by formula. Each one plays proper respect to the circumstances in which wars occur. By contrast, I would say that Jomini represents a much more formulaic and therefore more rigid position than any of the three referenced.
A truth about fighting in general is that if you deliver set-piece attacks or defenses, your adversary will in time discover what you do, and figure out a way to counter it.
Your chances of winning improve with your ability to adapt to and then confuse an opponent.
Were you to read the three, you might gain some insight as to why wars are fought at all, and maybe how to avoid the worst of some truly horrible mistakes.
Part of the insights they have in common: none of them operate by formula. Each one plays proper respect to the circumstances in which wars occur. By contrast, I would say that Jomini represents a much more formulaic and therefore more rigid position than any of the three referenced.
A truth about fighting in general is that if you deliver set-piece attacks or defenses, your adversary will in time discover what you do, and figure out a way to counter it.
Your chances of winning improve with your ability to adapt to and then confuse an opponent.
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An indispensable book to anyone interested in military operations, why nations engage in conflict and how they are much easier to begin than to end. I recommend any of General Fuller's works, but this work is his masterwork, in my opinion.
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Karun Mukherji
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Author is a reputed Military Historian.But his views is faulty , reactionary.Fuller traces the conduct of war from the Middle ages till the end of Second World War.Stress is upon how character and conduct of war have changed within a span of 4 centuries.Advancement of science and socio-economic forces have combined to influence the character of war.
Author faults industrial revolution and democracy for ushering in mass warfare.This has made fighting horrendous causing untold death and destruction.Fuller has a nostalgia for the past ,says warfare in the age of kings and despots inherently limited in nature and scope.Then goes on to give fatuous analysis of human nature.Man according to him is essentially warlike ;it is impossible to smother his fighting instincts.He continues to live cordially ,amicably within his group but takes an hostile attitude toward other groups.Same conduct gets reflected in the intercourse among nations.Thus humanity is condemned to live perpetually in wardom and strife.Ifeel it is possible for nations with competing national interests to peacefully coexist.History of postwar Europe attests to this fact.European countries have been able over the years to sink their differences and forge an economic union for their greater welfare.
Fuller explores merits and demerits of Napoleonic system of warfare.Author's account of meathods employed by Napoleon of unravelling enemy's plans and his elucidation of Prussian military philospher Karl Von Clausewitz concepts - Centre of Gravity of war,inner front-I find trifle interesting.Commercial rivalry between Germany and Britain and scramble for colonies among European powere led to World War I.Author has touched upon salient features of the conflict.Read more ›
Author faults industrial revolution and democracy for ushering in mass warfare.This has made fighting horrendous causing untold death and destruction.Fuller has a nostalgia for the past ,says warfare in the age of kings and despots inherently limited in nature and scope.Then goes on to give fatuous analysis of human nature.Man according to him is essentially warlike ;it is impossible to smother his fighting instincts.He continues to live cordially ,amicably within his group but takes an hostile attitude toward other groups.Same conduct gets reflected in the intercourse among nations.Thus humanity is condemned to live perpetually in wardom and strife.Ifeel it is possible for nations with competing national interests to peacefully coexist.History of postwar Europe attests to this fact.European countries have been able over the years to sink their differences and forge an economic union for their greater welfare.
Fuller explores merits and demerits of Napoleonic system of warfare.Author's account of meathods employed by Napoleon of unravelling enemy's plans and his elucidation of Prussian military philospher Karl Von Clausewitz concepts - Centre of Gravity of war,inner front-I find trifle interesting.Commercial rivalry between Germany and Britain and scramble for colonies among European powere led to World War I.Author has touched upon salient features of the conflict.Read more ›
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