The Mavericks: The Military Commanders Who Changed the Course of History

Robert Harvey

ISBN 10: 1845296028 / ISBN 13: 9781845296025

Published by London: Constable, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mavericks: The Military Commanders Who Changed the Course of History
• Publisher: London: Constable
• Publication Date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845296028
• ISBN 13: 9781845296025
• Binding: Hardback in Dust Wrapper.
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Military History

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Synopsis

In an age of backroom generals who command from far behind troop lines, it is often forgotten that wars have been won or lost by the personality and leadership of a maverick commander. In twelve riveting portrait, best-selling historian, Robert Harvey, explores the mind and the action of such men. From the the Mediterranean sea Harvey investigates what make a military commander different a charismatic leader of men, rational under fire, unafraid to improvise or lead his men into victory against the odds. Packed with compelling and insightful analysis and story telling, Mavericks is Robert Harveys best book to date. The Mavericks, what made them great and their key battles Clive of India a master of the decisive strike, and going for the jugular. Plassey. James Wolfe - renowned by his troops for being as demanding on himself as on them. Quebec. George Washington patience, then boldness. Yorktown. Horatio Nelson - flamboyance, careful planning and improvisation. Trafalgar. Thomas Cochrane - Fearless commando tactics and an eye for the unexpected strike. Aix Roads. The Duke of Wellington style and soundbites, caution and planning. Salamanca. Guiseppe Garibaldi - charismatic communicator, bold in battle. Messina. Ulysses S. Grant - Cool and rational, with determination to overcome all obstacles. Vicksburg Erwin Rommel - Careful calculation followed by bold strikes. Desert Campaign. George Patton - Aggression coupled with skill in tanks and training.The Battle of the Bulge. Field Marshal Montgomery - A natural rebel with a lightning mind. El Alamein. Douglas MacArthur - brilliant communicator and bold, cared for his men. Inchon. PRAISE FOR WAR OF WARS This is the definitive one-volume account of a particularly rich slab of history. Daily Express. … so well paced that reading it is a pleasure. Bernard Cornwell. 'I doubt a better account of the never-ending war will be written in many a year. Allan Mallinson

About the Author

Robert Harvey is a former member of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, was assistant editor of The Economist, and foreign affairs leader writer for the Daily Telegraph. His books include, the highly acclaimed The Wars of Wars, Liberators and A Few Bloody Noses.