Synopsis
This book delves into the complex relationship between military and civilian leaders during wartime, exploring how political control of the armed forces has shaped the course of history. Examining the crucial role of Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt in World War II, the author draws parallels between their leadership styles and those of dictators like Hitler, shedding light on the enduring tension between political authority and military power. The book delves into the organizational structures and political dynamics at play, including the evolution of the British War Cabinet and the development of committee systems for coordinating military operations. By tracing the development of interservice cooperation and competition, the author reveals the profound impact of personalities, strategy, and political ideologies on the conduct of war. The book offers unique insights into the interplay of political and military decision-making in various countries during times of war, highlighting the challenges of maintaining civilian control in an era of total war and the enduring tension between professional military expertise and political leadership.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Total War and Cold War
Seller Image
Total War and Cold War: Problems in Civilian Control of the Military
Print on DemandSeller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex relationship between military and civilian leaders during wartime, exploring how political control of the armed forces has shaped the course of history. Examining the crucial role of Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt in World War II, the author draws parallels between their leadership styles and those of dictators like Hitler, shedding light on the enduring tension between political authority and military power. The book delves into the organizational structures and political dynamics at play, including the evolution of the British War Cabinet and the development of committee systems for coordinating military operations. By tracing the development of interservice cooperation and competition, the author reveals the profound impact of personalities, strategy, and political ideologies on the conduct of war. The book offers unique insights into the interplay of political and military decision-making in various countries during times of war, highlighting the challenges of maintaining civilian control in an era of total war and the enduring tension between professional military expertise and political leadership. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330827185_0
Buy New
US$ 21.94
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
Total War and Cold War
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330827185
Stock Image
Total War and Cold War
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330827185
Buy New
US$ 32.69
US$ 6.70 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 15 available
Stock Image
Total War and Cold War : Problems in Civilian Control of the Military (Classic Reprint)
Seller: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 322 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25851814/202
Buy Used
US$ 19.23
US$ 119.52 shipping
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available