Fatal Victories by William Weir
The fatal victory is one where battlefield success is achieved by an unwitting sacrifice of grand strategy or even war policy, and it has taken many forms over the years. Mr. Weir examines fourteen such episodes, from Cannae to Vietnam. From classical conflicts to the protracted wars of religion, to the world wars which began with Louis XIV and lasted until 1815, to, finally, the modern era with its civil wars, popular uprisings, and global conflicts, he shows which victories were fatal and why. An exciting storyteller as well as a thoughtful analyst, Mr. Weir invites readers to re-think the relationships of military tactics, strategy, and policy, in some of the world's greatest conflicts.
This paperback book is in good condition with minor imperfections to the cover and owner’s inscription inside. Pages in very good condition.
ISBN 10: 038072359X / ISBN 13: 9780380723591
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication Date: 1993
