Lord Moran’s book, which I read last year, I found primarily useful as a foundation for the more thoughtful and fact based studies that would follow both world wars. He presents a rather Victorian/Edwardian worldview in my judgment.
Robert, what is your take on why it was added in the Leadership section?
"Lord Moran’s book, which I read last year, I found primarily useful as a foundation for the more thoughtful and fact based studies that would follow both world wars. He presents a rather Victorian/Edwardian worldview in my judgment."
I suspect that like many works it has the whaft of “ancient wisdom” about it. It is also one of the very earliest published works by anyone with credentials to address the topic. That was one of the reasons I tracked down a copy. It is useful sometimes to be able to track the evolution of knowledge and of thinking on different topics.
I think it also reminds leaders, both young and experienced, that warfare isn’t just physical. It’s psychological and moral, too. Even your best troops have limits, and part of a leader’s job is to recognize and understand those limits before they become a problem. For example, someone can be courageous one day but break down the next.
Excellent choice of books and a few I intend to read. Thanks!
Lord Moran’s book, which I read last year, I found primarily useful as a foundation for the more thoughtful and fact based studies that would follow both world wars. He presents a rather Victorian/Edwardian worldview in my judgment.
Robert, what is your take on why it was added in the Leadership section?
"Lord Moran’s book, which I read last year, I found primarily useful as a foundation for the more thoughtful and fact based studies that would follow both world wars. He presents a rather Victorian/Edwardian worldview in my judgment."
I suspect that like many works it has the whaft of “ancient wisdom” about it. It is also one of the very earliest published works by anyone with credentials to address the topic. That was one of the reasons I tracked down a copy. It is useful sometimes to be able to track the evolution of knowledge and of thinking on different topics.
I think it also reminds leaders, both young and experienced, that warfare isn’t just physical. It’s psychological and moral, too. Even your best troops have limits, and part of a leader’s job is to recognize and understand those limits before they become a problem. For example, someone can be courageous one day but break down the next.
Great recommendations - thanks for sharing them. LF