The most important book by one of the outstanding military authorities of our time.—Library Journal This is the classic book on war as we know it. During his long life; Basil H. Liddell Hart was considered one of the world's foremost military thinkers—a man generally regarded as the "Clausewitz of the 20th century." Strategy is a seminal work of military history and theory; a perfect companion to Sun-tzu’s The Art of War and Carl von Clauswitz’s On War.Liddell Hart stressed movement; flexibility; and surprise. He saw that in most military campaigns dislocation of the enemy's psychological and physical balance is prelude to victory. This dislocation results from a strategic indirect approach. Reflect for a moment on the results of direct confrontation (trench war in WW I) versus indirect dislocation (Blitzkreig in WW II). He shows how Hitler almost won; and ultimately lost; World War II; and defines practical principles—“Adjust your end to your means;†“Take a line of operation which offers alternate objectivesâ€â€”that are as fundamental in the worlds of politics and business as they are in warfare.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Happy I read thisBy Kindle CustomerI didn't know what to expect with this book; but I am so happy I read it. Although I cannot in any sense understand how Carmen fell in love with Yeslam in the first place; I do know that love is a powerful feeling. Carmen walks you through a woman's life in Saudi Arabia. I thought I knew their customs; but found out quickly that I didn't. I thank God I was born into a free country. Basically if you happen to be female; your life is written for you from your first breath. Also; I truly didn't know anything about the Bin Laden and Al Saud relationship and the differences/similarities. I can't imagine keeping the Bin Laden name! I'm sure there is many who would and many who wouldn't. I guess one of the biggest reasons I liked this book is the courage and determination to get what she wanted for her and especially her 3 daughters. She is a lucky one...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good for CarmenBy Mickey Rhodea fascinating book; appears to be very genuine. It gives us a real insight into the life and culture of Saudi's. Just another example of the twisted view of the Saudi mind. I feel; as others that Carmen is a heroic character in protecting herself and her precious daughters. Good for her.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I love the bookBy DorisI love the book. It gives a great deal of information on how Saudis live and believe. It is hard to believe how the Saudis (the rich ones) could go off to other countries and behave in the ways opposite to the strict ways in which they were taught to believe.It took a lot of courage for Carmen Bin Ladin to teach her daughters in the way she did; especially while she had to live within the family. Her stubborness in not wanting her girls to grow up and live like Saudi women was commendable. I kept worrying that she would lose her children if she decided to leave Saudi Arabia.This is a hard book to put down.
