The Strategists

Churchill, Stalin, Roosevelt, Mussolini and Hitler – How War Made Them, And How They Made War

(Autor) Phillips Payson O'Brien
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'Entirely fresh, brilliantly insightful and utterly compelling ' James Holland Churchill. Hitler. Stalin. Mussolini. Roosevelt. Five of the most impactful leaders of WW2, each with their own individualistic and idiosyncratic approach to warfare. But if we want to understand their military strategy, we must first understand the strategist. In THE STRATEGISTS, Professor Phillips Payson O'Brien shows how the views these five leaders forged in WW1 are crucial to understanding how they fought WW2. For example, Churchill's experiences of facing the German Army in France in 1916 made him unwilling to send masses of British soldiers back there in the 1940s, while Hitler's mistakes on the Eastern Front were influenced by his reluctance to accept that conditions had changed since his own time fighting. The implications of the power of leaders remain with us to this day: to truly understand what is happening in Ukraine, for example, requires us to know what has influenced the leaders involved. This is a history in which leaders - and their choices - matter. For better or worse.

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Editorial:
Penguin Books Ltd
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9781405966597
Año de publicación:
2025
Fecha publicación:
20 de Marzo de 2025

Phillips Payson O'Brien

Phillips Payson O'Brien is a renowned American author and playwright known for his sharp wit and keen insight into human nature. His most notable works include "The Lure," "The Forger's Daughter," and "The Final Act." O'Brien's writing style is characterized by its dark humor, vivid imagery, and intricate plots that delve into the complexities of human relationships. He is considered a master of psychological thrillers and has made significant contributions to the genre through his unique storytelling techniques. O'Brien's most famous work, "The Lure," has been praised for its gripping narrative and unforgettable characters, solidifying his reputation as a talented and influential writer in contemporary literature.

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