This book is mandatory reading. Hart spends time blending the art of warfare dictated by Sun Tzu with the ferocity and general strategy of Clausewitz
While Clausewitz stated that "blood is the price of victory," Hart posits through an in depth study of historical battles from Greece to Napoleon to WWII, that it was rather an indirect approach to battle that led to victory. Indirectness being more effective at subduing your enemy than direct confrontation through battle. Whether it be through psychological or physical means, dislocating the joints of your enemy's defense leads overwhelmingly to victory in battle. One could consider this a "Judo" way of thinking about warfare.
This isn't a book on troop movements and logistics but rather a book for generals to begin to think "outside of the box" as it were. Learn to think in other, more intelligent ways. Learn to wage war efficiently and effectively to achieve total victory.
While Clausewitz stated that "blood is the price of victory," Hart posits through an in depth study of historical battles from Greece to Napoleon to WWII, that it was rather an indirect approach to battle that led to victory. Indirectness being more effective at subduing your enemy than direct confrontation through battle. Whether it be through psychological or physical means, dislocating the joints of your enemy's defense leads overwhelmingly to victory in battle. One could consider this a "Judo" way of thinking about warfare.
This isn't a book on troop movements and logistics but rather a book for generals to begin to think "outside of the box" as it were. Learn to think in other, more intelligent ways. Learn to wage war efficiently and effectively to achieve total victory.