The great commanders book series

To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. This was a time when the prowess of a commander was measured as much by his strategic and organizational abilities as by his individual fighting skills and he was expected to give as great a show of strength in the. Patton jr great deals on one book or all books in the series. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Episode and series guides for the great commanders. This second volume about japans samurai commanders covers the generals of the later years of the age of the warring states, a period when only the most able leaders survived. All, biography, american, military history, american historical biography, americana, presidents, publisher. And thats the great thing about a brilliant series, once you finish one book, theres always another. The great commanders series the great commanders, 16 books of the series 16 authors on. The lessons taught, tactics used, and losses suffered stand as a testament to their lives and accomplishments. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of wikipedia articles that can be easily saved, imported by an external electronic rendering service, and ordered as a. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.

The 21st novel of the series, left unfinished at obrians death in 2000, appeared in print in late 2004. Famous historical commanders, such as julius caesar, napoleon, and horatio nelson, are considered in depth. Thomas and patrick cleburne tour of chickamauga and chattanooga in 2010. Grant in the overland campaign of 1864 june 1215, 20 january 6, 20 by americas history leave a comment.

The great commanders series the great commanders, 16 books of the series. The event is the third in the great commanders series, held on the second thursday of each month through june 2011. The lecture series began in november of 2010 and involved monthly presentations on great military commanders in history. The first book, master and commander, is essentially the opening chapter of a 20volume novel set against the naval engagements of the napoleonic wars.

An instructive series of portraits of five military outsiders called in to turn defeat into victory. Chamberlain, joshua the passing of the armies the great. Napoleons 7 greatest commanders in history war, army. Anthony waynes legion in the old northwest campaigns and commanders, 4, and. Armys command and general staff school to support a lecture series in kansas city. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians including such names as antonia fraser, saul david and stephen brumwell working under the general editorship of andrew roberts, great commanders of the modern world is an authoritative and. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The great commanders series the great commanders, 16 books of the series hardcover january 1, 1994 by 16 authors author.

Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Hull discusses rommels roles in both world wars, with a special emphasis on his command of the afrikakorps, the german expeditionary force in libya and tunisia from 194143. Terry beckenbaugh of the military history department at the command and general staff college at fort leavenworth discusses the military accomplishments of genghis khan, ruler of the mongol empire and leader of the mongol. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Presidents military history american biography american. The great commanders of the early modern world 15671865 book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Historian edward bowie explained why the military accomplishments of alexander the great remain a benchmark against which other military leaders are judged on thursday, january, 2011, at the central library branch of the kansas city public library.

We will begin with an introduction that discusses what makes a great. Each episode delves into their personal background, tactical strategy skills, and the importance of each mans unique military insights. The series first broadcast on 16 february 2003, and a total of five series were produced over a fiveyearperiod, with the last episode airing on 12 november 2008. Thu, june 9, 2011 mark hull of the military history department at the command and general staff college at fort leavenworth discusses the military career of german field marshal erwin rommel. Salamone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The lecture series was so well received that attendants asked whether a reader could be produced to accompany the superb presentations. General taylor great commanders series author name. Here are our suggestions for 40 books that every man over the age of 40 should make the time to read or read again, and then place on his shelf for all the world to see. Page 63 mccooks brigade encamped three fourths of a mile to the right, on the robertsport road. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The great commanders of the modern world 1866 1975 book. Georgi zhukov historian david chandler presents a profile of the russian general, whose meticulous strategy and fierce.

The great commanders is an awardwinning portrait of six famed military chiefs. Great commanders by combat studies institute press, paperback. The great commanders is a masterly portrait of six men alexander the great, julius caesar, horatio nelson, napoleon bonaparte, ulysses s. Wikipedia books can also be tagged by the banners of any relevant wikiprojects with classbook. The commander is a british crime drama, broadcast on itv1, starring amanda burton as the principal character, commander clare blake. This is a wikipedia book, a collection of articles which can be downloaded electronically or ordered in print. The great commanders series and episode guides tv from. Grant and georgi zhukov whose military genius changed the course of world history. And if youre wondering how to get through this list before you reach your 50s, check out the amazing secrets of speed reading.

The first novel, master and commander, was published in 1969 and the last finished novel in 1999. In his book entitled historys greatest military commanders author barry linton covers these leaders and great military commanders in fascinating detail, highlighting their distinguishable backgrounds and origins. Commanders focuses on the greatest leaders in naval, field, and aerial warfare. Strong pickets were thrown out in the direction of the enemy, beyond where the somerset and mill springs road comes into the main road from my camp to mill springs, and a picket of cavalry some distance in advance of the infantry. Alexander the great, julius caesar, horatio nelson, napoleon bonaparte, read more. The pages are in excellent condition except one that has a tear in the margin. The great commanders series the great commanders, 16 books. The powder river expedition and the northern cheyennes, 1876 campaigns and commanders, 2, washita. The great commanders book series 1995 12 volumes grant lee. Although the quality dims over the last five volumes, the first fifteen are faultless. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Works from all time periods and all geographical locations are welcome.

Wikipedia books are maintained by the wikipedia community, particularly wikiproject wikipedia books. The great commanders series the great commanders, 16. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Great commanders of the modern world is a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the modern world. Aug 16, 2010 commanders focuses on the greatest leaders in naval, field, and aerial warfare. The essays in this collection are drawn from those lectures. The great commanders of the ancient world 1479bc 453ad by andrew roberts.

Their military genius indisputably changed the course of world history. The campaigns and commanders book series by multiple authors includes books morning star dawn. The great commanders is an awardwinning masterly portrait of six men. This book does not require a rating on the quality scale. Cloth boards have edge wear a couple dings, minor scratches, scuffs, rubbed cornersspine, small water spots on front. Originally broadcast on the bbcs channel 4, the series combines. This, the first in a series of four books, is an anthology of short essays by. Find the complete the great commanders book series by george s. These commanders could be either army leaders or subordinate commanders like our highly successful george h. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Compiled by an distinguished team of historians including such names as antonia fraser, saul david and stephen brumwell working under the general editorship of andrew roberts, great commanders of the modern world is an authoritative and beautifully.

Book this book does not require a rating on the quality scale. The author, phil grabsky, produced the channel four documentary series the great commanders, to which this book is a companion. Includes 3 maps and 7 illustrations the command of military forces in combat is unlike any other field of human endeavor. From alexander the greats conquest of the known world to the generals leading todays campaigns in afghanistan, the book casts new light on the leaders who have forged history on the battlefield. Great commanders by combat studies institute press. The series received considerable international acclaim and most of the novels reached the new york times best seller list. Usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. This biography of philip sheridan is part of the great commanders series. Alexander the great, julius caesar, horatio nelson, napoleon bonaparte, ulysses s.

The great commanders chosen include two from ancient the commanders were chosen by military historians of the u. Great commanders of the modern world, 1866present day by. Every book in the series will provide invaluable insight into the legacies of eminent military leaders and take the reader on a gripping tour of the most spectacular maneuvers, missions and battles in world history. Their military geniuses indisputably changed the course of world history. The lectures were given by subject matter experts from the cgsc military history faculty. Grants work is more a cornucopia of military leaders than a book on military leadershipand the distinction is an important one to make. The great commanders is an awardwinning expert portrait of six men. Interrestingly, grabsky has also produced documentaries about the dalai lama, tibet, islam, spain and the meaning of christmas. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.

Ive posted on here twice in the past year, to show off the latest incarnations of my leader list, my slightly dumb hobby of identifying and ranking the greatest military commanders in history. Grant in the overland campaign of 1864 june 1215, 20 january 6, 20 by americas history leave a comment wednesday, june 12 7. Napoleon routinely studied the histories and tactics of the 7 men he deemed the greatest commanders in history. We have decided to honor daves idea by continuing the great commanders series this year with our greene vs.

Frederick the great i will take napoleons word that he had picked the best of the best pre1800. The great commanders struggles with its limitations. Alexander the great julius caesar horatio nelson napoleon bonaparte ulysses s. Ou press is a publisher of scholarly, regional, and generalinterest books that challenge. Oct 01, 2009 great commanders of the modern world is a sumptuous chronological survey of the 25 greatest commanders of the modern world.

From alexander to zhukov, a truly perceptive and revealing series of films. Palgraves great generals series is an important and inspiring contribution to our understanding of modernday warfare. Jan 22, 2018 here are our suggestions for 40 books that every man over the age of 40 should make the time to read or read again, and then place on his shelf for all the world to see. The great commanders is a sixepisode series from seventh art productions, which has now been collected into a 2disc dvd set. The great commanders of the early modern world 15671865 by. Mark hull of the military history department at the command and general staff college at fort leavenworth discusses the military career of german field marshal erwin rommel. A series of portraits of six men whose military prowess has earned them a permanent place in the worlds historical limelight. Oct 31, 2011 these commanders could be either army leaders or subordinate commanders like our highly successful george h. Books like commanders, full of stunning visuals, virtually guarantee a market for hardcopy book printing in the future. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming. The passing of the armies the great commanders series by joshua lawrence chamberlain. Anthony waynes legion in the old northwest campaigns and commanders, 4, and several more. The foreword is written by david chandler, who at the time of publishing was the head of.