The Blind Strategist - John Boyd and the American Art of War

Acclaimed historian Stephen Robinson examines the maneuvre warfare revolution that has corrupted the American art of war. The Blind Strategist separates fact from fantasy and exposes the myths of maneuvre warfare through a detailed evidence-based investigationThis is a must-read for anybody interested in American military history.

About the author

Stephen Robinson studied Asian history and politics at the University of Western Sydney, graduating with Honours. He worked at the Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs researching British atomic weapons tests and as a policy officer in the Australia’s Department of Defence. Stephen has graduated from Australian Command and Staff College, worked as an officer in the Australian Army Reserve and has served as an instructor at the Royal Military College.

Summary

Acclaimed historian Stephen Robinson examines the maneuver warfare revolution that has corrupted the American art of war. The Blind Strategist separates fact from fantasy and exposes the myths of maneuver warfare through a detailed evidence-based investigation and is a must-read for anybody interested in American military history.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen Robinson
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.10.2023
• EAN: 9781922539861
• ISBN: 978-1-922539-86-1
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 234 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 650 g
• Illustrations: B&W Photographs & Maps
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Contemporary history (1945 to 1989); Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Military history: post WW2 conflicts, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Strategy, Military & defence strategy, Military tactics, Military and defence strategy, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Theory of warfare & military science, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Iraq War (2003-2011)