The Strategy Of Indirect Approach (Hardcover)

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He has a tendency to hammer on his theory about the importance of indirection, so it can be oddly tedious to read. But his description of individual battles is always cogent and clear, and the end part about Clausewitz is fascinating.

from neurodrew

I read this book probably in college. I was impressed by the idea of the "indirect approach" to strategy, the idea of taking a position that the enemy had to attack, and defending it with superior force. I have often thought of this as a strategy not in war but in life, tending to be comfortable ...

from neurodrew

I read this book probably in college. I was impressed by the idea of the "indirect approach" to strategy, the idea of taking a position that the enemy had to attack, and defending it with superior force. I have often thought of this as a strategy not in war but in life, tending to be comfortable ...

from Wprecht

This is a great book on military history and strategy. First of all, it's easily the most readable book on topic that I have yet encountered. It's short, clear and concise. The book is divided into 2 sections by Liddell Hart. The first is a survey of the military history of the western world with...

from SPQR2755

Classic text on strategy written by one of the creators of modern armored warfare. The clear discussion of Liddell Hart's signature concept of the "indirect approach". Also presents a good critique of the theories of Clausewitz although there are good arguments in other books that Liddell Hart mi...