As a professional who credits books with providing a sizable portion of my development, i was embarrassed to respond in the negative. List of books and articles about military strategy online. Military strategy and tactics are essential to the conduct of warfare. Many of the books listed in this work are military classics, that is, books of recognized value that set a standard of historical or literary excellence. We may receive commissions from purchases made after visiting links within our content. He synthesized the four existing specific theories of strategy into one general theory that is as valid today as when it was first created.
Their thoughtful responses, some of which are quoted herein, resulted in a long list of worthy, mustread books and a clear consensus on the 10 best, which are listed on the following pages in chronological order. Antulio echevarria ii of the us army war college talks us through key books, both old and new, on military strategy. While the book was later made into a movie, its wellworth reading if only for the stories of rick rescorla, the platoon leader featured on the cover of the book whose nickname was hard core. The best books on military strategy five books expert. The center of military history first published the book in 1956 as a textbook for senior rotc courses. American veterans of world war ii, korea, and vietnam. Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and.
Context and adaptation from archidamus to airpower is a snapshot of saass at a specific time in history, after the 911 wars and before the emerging era of contested skies. Each book is about a different civilization, a different set of tactics, a different. The text is composed of chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. Which are the best books to read on military tactics and. A list of books from chief of naval operations reading list that includes history, fiction, inspirational and patriotic titles, biographies and the classics on military strategy and theory. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. The logic and limits of force and innovation in the us army.
American military history, volume i united states army. There are a myriad of books that you can read about warfare, battles and strategy. Since that time, the means to find and read books on the recommended reading lists has become much easier. If youre looking to master the art of strategy, youre going to need a plan. Dennis hart mahan military theorist and engineering professor at west point, wrote advanced guard, outpost and detachment service of troops, with essential principles of strategy and grand tactics, commonly known as outpost.
It forces us to learn about the larger context of our professionthe national policy, strategic cultures, military strategy, and societal issueswhich all impact on the training for and conduct of military operations. The books included in this list offer entry points into the many publications available regarding military art and science. Wylie invented the intellectual framework and terminology with which to understand strategy as a means of control. The us and its nato allies were caught largely unprepared by the rapid collapse of the warsaw pact, the sudden demise of the soviet union and the reunification of germany events that redrew the map of east central europe and shifted us security concerns eastward in eurasia. Douglas a1 skyraiderwarbird tech vrevised by larry davis. Focused mainly on the history of land warfare, this bibliography begins with a. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Strategy, tactics, and the operational art find, read and cite. The transition from the end of the cold war to a new world order is both promising and perilous. Tactics implement strategy by shortterm decisions on the movement of troops and employment of weapons on the field of battle. Each book is about a different civilization, a different set of tactics, a different cause.
Strategy isnt something thats taught well in school. Us military takes on longerterm strategy to tackle the. Review of the army professional reading list business. They are provided as selected works that can help soldiers, department of the army civilians, and anyone interested in the army to learn more about the army profession and to sharpen their knowledge of the armys long and. Hell, most people probably couldnt tell you the difference between strategy and tactics or even know there is a difference. Texts about military strategy take us back into the mists of time but what it is, and what the nature of war is, remains hotly debated. The best books on military strategy, as recommended by antulio echevarria, editor of the us army war college quarterly and formerly director of research at.
A history of united states military strategy and policy 9780253280299. We are committed to researching, testing, and recommending the best products. Which are the best books to read on military tactics and war. Strategy, tactics, and the operational art find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Browse our extensive collection of digital military resources. War, morality, and the military profession by malham wakin 1979 for country and corps. You need to get down the basics of how an army on the move operates and thinks.
Apr 02, 2017 war, morality, and the military profession by malham wakin 1979 for country and corps. Discover book depositorys huge selection of military tactics books online. Sovereign hawaii and the early united states january 21. The list provides an understanding and analysis of sea power, naval history, naval aviation, and the role of the u. A history of united states military strategy and policy reprint of ed.
We single out works that have had enduring impact on strategic thought and. Focused mainly on the history of land warfare, this bibliography begins with a general section. We all watch global trends with the hope of predicting the future. List of books and articles about military strategy. If analysts writing on us military strategy toward china want to improve the public debate, these analytical gaps must be filled. It has gone through a number of updates and revisions since then, but the primary intent has. The online magazine of the art and science of war and intelligence. Leading change is a classic known by many people in.
The classics of strategy and diplomacy project is designed to encourage the study of those books, memoirs, essays, and speeches that best illuminate the nature of international politics and military affairs, including forgotten, neglected and misunderstood writings. The us army has distributed reading recommendations so that soldiers and civilians can explore the decisive role played by landpower in conflicts across the. Each week, we ask a practitioner, scholar, or observer of war to list the top books that have influenced the way they think about war and strategy. Csi press publications on doctrine, policy and technology. Strategy may be defined as the general scheme of the conduct of a war, tactics as the planning of means to achieve strategic objectives. It is the definitive history of the us civil war it gives equal. Books that cover an esoteric, strategic overview of war. List of books and articles about military strategy online research. Officials have frozen units in place overseas and delayed new assignments, recruit training.
The art of war is an ancient chinese military treatise attributed to sun tzu, a highranking military general, strategist and tactician. We started this site in 2000, with the intent to make available the books on the various military service reading lists. Online shopping for strategy military from a great selection at books store. The acceptance of military theories of strategy by military professionals, however, has been slow to take. Others evaluate or expand on the military classics. The book is excellent in guiding the reader to think more thoughtfully about strategy, what it is and how it should be made while providing an interesting window into contemporary usaf senior staff. The military leader reading list the military leader. From balloons to drones the book s extensive notes, index and bibliography make this essential for any student of strategy, military history or international relations. For decades the united states has enjoyed uncontested or dominant superiority in every operating domain. A military history of the spanish civil war 19361939 january 25.
Confession to a deaf god memoir of a mekong river rat by gary r. Broadly stated, strategy is the planning, coordination, and general direction of military operations to meet overall political and military objectives. We cover current military technology trends, conflicts in all arenas of the world, and military policy. Eclectic by design, the book offers much for military professionals, academics and all concerned with deeply understanding the business of strategising and its teaching. Apr 15, 2020 military leaders are taking longerterm, strategic steps to ensure safety for all military personnel. In its capstone doctrinal manual, doctrine for the armed forces of the united states joint staff 20, the u. The art of war by sun tzumore than 2,000 years old and still relevant today, the art of war is a mustread book on military theory and strategy. A recent email from a reader asked simply if there is a military leader reading list. Though i often write about what i learn from books here, here, and here, i have neglected to compile a list. First you should read the fm 30, operations from the us field manuals.
Military reading list recommended military history books. This is unfortunate, because strategy is something that is critically relevant to all of us not just those with careers in the military. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. The military rightfully makes predictions and prepares for the most highrisk and most. The 14 best military nonfiction books of alltime americas. The wars of the united states wars of the united states. We must understand and respect the darkness and the consequences. Discover librarianselected research resources on military strategy from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Brown water, black beretscoastal and riverine warfare in vietnam by thomas j. However, change in the military can be very difficult as the change of strategy led by general petraeus in iraq demonstrates. It provokes us to think outside of the daytoday duties that often absorb us. Dipping into these books in preparation for meeting you today, there seems to be quite a lot.
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