Generals and Generalship - Hardcover

Generals And Generalship is a book written by Archibald Wavell, a British Army officer and commander during World War II. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Wavell delivered throughout his military career, covering a wide range of topics related to military leadership and strategy. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on the qualities and characteristics of successful generals, including the importance of moral and physical courage, intelligence, and the ability to inspire and motivate troops. The second part delves into the art of strategy, discussing the various factors that must be considered when planning and executing military operations. The final part of the book covers the challenges and responsibilities of leadership, including the importance of maintaining discipline, fostering teamwork, and adapting to changing circumstances.Throughout the book, Wavell draws on his own experiences as a military commander, as well as the lessons he learned from other great generals throughout history. He provides numerous examples of successful and unsuccessful military campaigns, highlighting the key factors that contributed to their outcomes. Generals And Generalship is a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history, leadership, and strategy. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and responsibilities of military leadership, and offers practical advice for those seeking to improve their own leadership skills.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.