Taking a highly original; thematic approach to the study of Horatio Lord Nelson; this book analyzes the admiral's unique war-fighting style. Doctrine; tactics; and operational art are part of the analysis; as are Nelson's command and leadership abilities and his attitudes and beliefs. But the book's focus is on how all these elements combined to form the man whose infectious ethos spread through his entire force. It shows that Nelson's creative genius; excitable and intense personality; dramatic visage; and fervor for all things martial not only inspired courage and loyalty but so dazzled and enflamed the hearts and minds of his men that he reached near cult status in his lifetime. As a professional military analyst who has devoted his career to researching; writing; and teaching about the tactics and operational art of warfare; the author draws on his own training and experience to view the admiral's war fighting from a vantage point not accessible to many of Nelson's leading biographers. Joel Hayward breaks free from the constraints of chronology to thematically explore in greater-than-usual depth and coherence the key aspects of Nelson's fighting style and to answer questions not previously raised about that style and its supporting ideas; including to what degree Nelson's style can be adopted by modern warriors. Nelson scholars and enthusiasts will consider the book to be a fine companion to the more traditional studies of the great admiral. The book will also appeal to students of warfare in general; especially those who focus on the Napoleonic period. 256 pages. 9 photographs. 7 maps. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Hardcover. 6 x 9 inches.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. a very apt title for a bookBy camellia loverlove the book; quite different from her gardening book; but she was a good writer. a rather sad book in a way; as a whole way of life and a culture were lost in world war two. i did not know that they had a son; and it was also several years before they saw each other again after the war. she had worked as an editor for several magazines in this country. maybe that explains her writing skills. anyway; it was an enjoyable read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy SidneyThis haunting book is well worth reading2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A sadly charming book; revealing the complexities of eastern ...By NKFA sadly charming book; revealing the complexities of eastern European boundaries; and a declining class system--the musty lives of an upper class in Hungary.
