Cet auteur se concentre sur la stratégie militaire et le leadership dans les situations de crise. Son œuvre offre une perspective unique sur les processus de prise de décision à la tête des forces armées. Plongez dans des récits captivants qui révèlent la psychologie du commandement sous une pression extrême. Son écriture est perspicace et éducative pour quiconque s'intéresse à la pensée stratégique.
From his childhood, rebellion at school, the early death of his father and conflict with his step-father, on to his exploits in the army in Korea, Egypt, Malaya, Oman, Borneo, the Sudan, the Falklands, and the Gulf War, this book chronicles the SAS General's life.
Desert Storm was a war like no other. Fought with weapons of a sophistication beyond anything previously displayed in battle against a ruthless dictator whose invasion of Kuwait had been universally condemned, it was a conflict waged with an unparalleled sense of international common purpose. Under the fierce glare of world media attention, commanders had to be appointed to manage a highly volatile situation - with hostages shielding Saddam Hussein's military installations, Iraq's breached trade sanctions, needing enforcement, the constant threat of chemical warfare and the Coalition's objectives gradually shifting from defence to offence.
The most inspiring stories of VC winners since the medal's inception 150 years ago. Includes stories from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India and Denmark.