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Strategy: A Lecture (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Lockwood Wagner

 
9780484113403: Strategy: A Lecture (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock the essentials of strategy and how great leaders turn plans into victory.

This nonfiction work distills a long lecture into clear ideas about what strategy is, how it differs from tactics, and why maps, bases, and logistics matter as much as battlefield moves. Readable and grounded in historical examples, it shows how strategic thinking shapes the outcome of wars and campaigns.

This edition presents a practical look at the purpose and scope of strategy. It explains why a commander’s choices matter beyond the immediate fight, and how theory meets real-world constraints like supply lines, geography, and morale. The discussion ties together military history with the tools a strategist uses to study and plan operations.
  • What strategy is and isn’t, with common definitions examined and weighed against real-world results
  • How tactical actions connect to strategic goals, from maps to theaters of operation
  • The role of bases, lines of supply, and communications in large campaigns
  • Examples of interior lines, decisive points, and balancing risk with reward
Ideal for readers curious about how strategic thinking guides military campaigns, from classic battles to modern operations.

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