Worlds Greatest Commanders of Real Life History

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This is a collection set of 18 Books which include:

1. Napoleon Bonaparte (Command 1)

One of the ‘great captains’ of history, Napoleon’s reputation has remained constant throughout the centuries.This title will feature his greatest triumph and most calamitous defeat;Austerlitz and Waterloo The anniversaries will see a growth in interest in this market, with Andrew Roberts writing a new academic biography of Napoleon for Penguin to be published in 2012.

Napoleon Bonaparte is renowned as one of the great military commanders in history, and the central figure in so many of the events of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Throughout the first decade of the 19th century he won battle after battle by wielding the Grande Arme decisively against the other powers of Europe – Prussia, Austria and Russia. Yet his fortunes changed in 1812 when the invasion of Russia wrecked his forces, and Napoleon suffered his final defeat at Waterloo in 1815.

2. Erich von Manstein (Command 2)

Manstein was considered by his contemporaries to be the finest German operational commander. His military reputation was so high that he even appeared on the front cover of Time magazine in January 1944. Manstein remains a controversial figure. His knowledge of Nazi atrocities in the east has been disputed, as has involvement with the July Plot against Hitler.

Erich von Manstein was one of the most successful German commanders of World War II. His military mind proved outstanding in many a conflict but perhaps his greatest triumph was his ingenious operational plan that led to the rapid defeat of France in May 1940.

Manstein also showed great skill under adversity by commanding a furious rebuff to the Soviet armies in 1943, whilst Germany were retreating. However, his skill could not reverse Germany’s declining fortunes and Manstein’s frequent disagreement’s with Hitler over military strategy led to his dismissal. Robert Forczyk tells the story of one of Germany’s most valuable military talents, from his early years to his post- war conviction and his later career.

3. George S. Patton (Command 3)

Patton is probably the most famous Allied commander of World War II. This title will highlight his most famous campaigns. He is also considered, by his German opponents, to have been the finest exponent of armoured warfare on the Allied side in World War II. Patton has already been the subject of numerous full-length academic and

popular biographies, as well as an Oscar-winning epic film.

George S. Patton Jr. was the iconic American field commander of World War II, and widely regarded as the US Army’s finest practitioner of mechanized warfare. This title examines Patton’s colorful life and leadership in three wars, with a concentration on his command in World War II.

Despite his ability, Patton was thoroughly reviled by most GIs, partly due to his insistence on traditional military discipline in the ranks, but also because of his unwillingness to pander to the growing power of the press. This combination of ability and controversy have combined to make him one of the most interesting figures in American military history.

4. Julius Caesar (Command 4)

Julius Caesar is one of the pivotal figures in Roman history, the man who more than any other turned Republic into Empire This title will cover his conquests in Gaul. and Britannia. The civil wars that pitted legion against legion throughout the territory of Rome will also be featured.

One of the greatest military commanders in history, Julius Caesar’s most famous victory – the conquest of Gaul – was to him little more than a stepping stone to power. An audacious and decisive general, his victories over the Gauls allowed him to challenge for the political leadership of Rome. Leading a single legion across the Rubicon in 49 BC, Caesar launched a civil war which would end the Roman Republic and usher in the Roman Empire, with Caesar at its helm. This examination of the great general’s life covers his great victories and few defeats, looking at the factors which lay behind his military genius.

5. Erwin Rommel (Command 5)

Rommel is one of the most famous German commanders of World War II. This title will cover his World War I and post-war experiences before focusing on his WW2 exploits. Rommel has already been the subject of numerous full-length academic and popular biographies by luminaries such as Dennis Showalter and Basil Liddell-Hart.

Nicknamed ‘The Desert Fox’ for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany’s World War II commanders. He got his first taste of combat in World War I, where his daring command earned him the Blue Max, Germany’s highest decoration for bravery. He followed this up with numerous successes early in World War II in both Europe and Africa, before facing his biggest challenge – organizing the defence of France.

Implicated in the plot to kill Hitler, Rommel chose suicide over a public trial. This book looks at the life of this daring soldier, focusing on his style of command and the tactical decisions that earned him his fearsome reputation.

6. Toyotomi Hideyoshi (Command 6)

Toyotomi Hideyoshi is one of the pivotal figures in Japanese history, one of the great unifiers of Japan. This title will cover both his internal campaigns to unify Japan, as well as his attempted conquest of Korea (and ultimately China. Samurai titles traditionally perform strongly for Osprey, and this will prove a fine addition to the list New book information.

Arguably the greatest military commander in the history of the samurai, Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from the ranks of the peasantry to rule over all Japan. A student of the great unifier Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi would later avenge the murder of his master at the battle of Yamazaki.

After consolidating his position, Hideyoshi went on the offensive, conquering the southern island of Kyushu in 1587 and defeating the Hojo in 1590. By 1591, he had accomplished the reunification of Japan. This book looks at the complete story of Hideyoshi’s military accomplishments, from his days as a tactical leader to his domination of the Japanese nation.

7. Robert E. Lee (Command 7)

Robert E Lee is the supreme military figure on the Confederate side during the American Civil War. His reputation as one of the pre-eminent commanders in US history survivesto this day. This title will closely examine his military career-both successes and failures. Beloved by his soldiers and respected by his enemies, Robert E. Lee is undoubtedly the most popular general in American history to fight on the losing side. This book takes an in-depth look at this southern gentleman as a strategist and a tactician, covering all of his most important victories and defeats.

Although courted by Lincoln, Robert E. Lee could not fight against hisnative Virginia and joined the Confederacy. After assuming command of the Army of Northern Virginia, Lee ran off a string of shocking victories that left the North reeling. However, on two separate occasions, Lee led invasions into the North and both ended in defeat, first at Antietam and then at Gettysburg. Encompassing the huge body of research surrounding General Lee and presenting it with numerous photographs and newly commissioned artwork, this book provides a complete understanding of Lee as a battlefield commander.

8. Henry V (Command 8)

Henry V is probably the most famous medieval king of England. His exploits and victories and immortalised in the works of Shakespeare, and he has been played by Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Branagh amongst others. This title will also feature the battle of Agincourt, Henry’s most famous victory. Immortalised in the plays of Shakespeare, Henry V is the most famous and celebrated of all England’s medieval monarchs.

Although his most famous battles and conquests took place in France, Henry, as was common amongst medieval aristocracy, was introduced to battle at an early age when he fought with his father, Henry IV, at the battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. On his accession to the throne, Henry turned his attention towards foreign affairs and the English position in France.

This title will examine Henry’s key battles and sieges, how he systematically extended English control throughout northern France and how he was perceived by his contemporaries as a military leader. It will also deal with his controversial military decisions, such as the slaughter of the French prisoners at Agincourt.

9. Bernard Montgomery (Command 9)

Montgomery is perhaps the best known, most highly respected and latterly

the most controversial British general of World War II. This title will cover his World War I and post-war experiences before focusing on his exploits in North Africa. Montgomery holds a rightful place in the historiography of World War II.

This Osprey Command title looks closely at the early life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, first Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887–1976), perhaps the best-known, most highly respected and most controversial British general of World War II. “Monty’s” reputation was made while in command in North Africa, in the Mediterranean and then North-West Europe.

Arguably his best-known achievement was rebuilding a dispirited and defeated eighth army and inflicting a decisive defeat on Rommel at El Alamein. Montgomery’s style and exercise of command and his personal reputation were largely shaped by his highly driven, but often difficult and enigmatic personality. He made an incalculable contribution to the Allied victory in Europe, and his leadership had played a crucial role in transforming the British Army into a war-winning weapon.

10. Marlborough (Command 10)

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, is considered by many – including the Duke of Wellington to have been the finest British commander in history. His victory at Blenheim proved a turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession. It will also examine Marlborough’s early years under James II and William III, which saw him fight at the battle of Sedgemoor.

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, is one of the great commanders of history. Using his great charm and diplomatic skills he was able to bind troops from various European states into a cohesive army that won a string of victories over the French armies of King Louis XIV, the first of which was perhaps his most spectacular triumph – the battle of Blenheim. Other great victories followed, but political and social turmoil proved harder opponents to defeat. This book provides a detailed look at the many highs and lows in the career of the most successful British general of his era.

11. Hannibal (Command 11)

For the Romans, Hannibal was incredible, unreal, fantastic – a nightmare opponent and a bogey-man for little Roman children. The reality was that he was an exceptional figure. This book explores the reality of Hannibal’s life and separates off the fable and fantasy surrounding him. Includes a detailed examination of some of the most famous battles in history: Zama and Cannae.

By the end of the First Punic War Carthage had been humiliatingly chased from the high seas, its once-powerful fleet reduced to a handful of triremes. However in 219 BC Hannibal, the eldest son of the charismatic general Hamilcar Barca, began the Second Punic War and was so successful that he threatened to destroy Roman power completely.

Hannibal was a cool, thoughtful general, and can arguably be described as the greatest general of antiquity. His genius rested on a mixture of bluff, double bluff, and an ability to use all troop types to their best advantage. The battle of Cannae remains a chef-d’oeuvre to which generations of subsequent generals have aspired.

12. Saladin (Command 12)

Saladin is perhaps the best known commander from the time of the Crusades. This title covers his early military experiences in the court of Nur al-Din before focusing on greatest victoy at Hattin in 1187, and his later fate as a commander. This book forms an essential counterpart to a future Command title on Richard the Lionheart.

This Osprey Command book looks closely at the early life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Al-Malik al-Nasir Yusuf Ibn Najm al-Din Ayyub Ibn Shahdi Abu’l-Muzaffar Salah al-Din – or Saladin as he is more commonly known outside the Islamic world – who is broadly regarded as the greatest hero of the Crusades, even in Europe. Most chroniclers present him as a man of outstanding virtue, courage and political skill.

More recently, however, efforts have been made to portray Saladin as an ambitious, ruthless and even devious politician, and as a less brilliant commander than is normally thought. This book sets out to reveal that the truth is, as usual, somewhere in between.

13. Heinz Guderian (Command 13)

Guderian is one of the most famous German commanders of World War II. This title covers his World War I and post-war experiences before focusing on his exploits as a field commander in Poland, France and Russia. Some consider Guderian to be the founding father of blitzkrieg warfare.

This book gives a focused, military biography of Heinz Guderian, perhaps the most highly respected tank commander of World War II. Guderian was a typical product of the Prussian military elite; the son of a general in the army, there was little doubt that he would follow in his father’s footsteps. Some consider Guderian to be the founding father of blitzkrieg warfare, and he certainly brought the whole concept to public attention and prominence, chiefly through the publication of his book Achtung Panzer in 1937.

He commanded the XIX (Motorized) Army Corps in the 1939 Polish campaign, and Panzergruppe Guderian during Operation Barbarossa. In March 1943 he became chief inspector of the Panzer forces, but even the great tank commander could achieve little more than to delay the inevitable defeat of Germany.

14. Garibaldi (Command 14)

A detailed study of the military exploits of one of the most famous and charismatic military leaders to emerge during the 19th century. Garibaldi’s life was filled with a rich variety of command experiences, which set him apart as a key revolutionary figure. Garibaldi is a key figure in Europe especially, but his revolutionary leanings have ensured worldwide fame for him.

This book looks closely at the life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Born on 4 July 1807 in the city of Nice, the turning point in his life occurred in April 1833 when he met Giovanni Battista Cuneo, a member of the secret movement known as ‘Young Italy’. Joining this society, Garibaldi took an oath dedicating his life to the struggle for the liberation of his homeland from Austrian dominance.

The subsequent years would see him fighting in Brazil, in the Uruguayan Civil War, and on the Italian peninsula. Between 1848 and 1870, Garibaldi and his men were involved in a prolonged struggle that eventually led to the final unification of Italy in 1870.

15. Walther Model (Command 15)

Model was one of the finest German military commanders of World War II. His role on the Eastern Front saw him involved in most of the key battles of the second half of the war: Kursk, Leningrad and the Soviet Bagration offensive. He also played a key role in the West, inflicting heavy casualties on British forces at Arnhem and US forces in the Hürtgen Forest.

This volume details the military career and accomplishments of Walther Model, the youngest Generalfeldmarschall in the Wehrmacht in World War II and Hitler’s favourite commander. Model was a tough and tenacious commander, particularly when on the defensive, and his career rise was virtually unprecedented in German military history.

Model really made his mark late in the war, when time was already running out for the Third Reich, but time and again he was rushed from one crumbling front to the next and succeeded in temporarily restoring the situation. Above all, Model deserves recognition as one of the great defensive commanders of modern military history.

16. Horatio Nelson (Command 16)

Nelson is one of the most famous naval commanders in history. His victories in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars not only protected Great Britain from invasion, but also ensured the dominance of the Royal Navy over the world’s seas for the following century. This title will support other Osprey titles, including Trafalgar 1805 (Campaign 157) and Nelson’s Navy (Elite 48).

The most famous admiral in history, Horatio Nelson’s string of naval victories helped secure Britain’s place as the world’s dominant maritime power, a position she held for more than a century after Nelson’s death. A young officer during the American Revolution, Nelson rose to prominence during Britain’s war with Revolutionary France, becoming a hero at the battle of Cape St. Vincent. He went on to win massive victories at the Nile and Copenhagen, before leading the British to their historic victory at Trafalgar in 1805. But, in that moment of his greatest glory, Nelson was struck down by a French sharpshooter. Today Nelson is revered as an almost mythical figure – a naval genius and a national hero. He was also a deeply flawed individual whose vanity, ego and private life all threatened to overshadow his immense abilities. This book reveals the real Nelson.

17. Bill Slim (Command 17)

Slim is one of the great generals,in the same class as Guderian, Manstein and Patton. The battles of Inphal and Kohima, as well as the British invasion of Burma, rank as some of the British Army’s greatest successes of World War II. Rob Lyman has written a well-received biography of Slim, published by Constable and Robinson in 2004.

‘Bill’ Slim was one of the greatest British generals of World War II. In a career that stretched from 1914 until 1958, Bill Slim’s greatest triumphs came in India and Burma in the long war against the Japanese. Thrust into a desperate situation, he orchestrated the longest retreat in British Army history in the withdrawal from Burma. He then turned on the Japanese in India, shattered their army, and pursued them to destruction.

Apart from his great military victories, Slim also left a legacy of training and morale building that endures in the British Army to this day. This book examines both Bill Slim’s military career and his place in military history by examining some of his greatest battles and the strategy and tactics that set him apart from his

contemporaries.

18. Eisenhower (Command 18)

Eisenhower was the most important military figure in the Allied campaigns against the Germans in Europe. This title will deal with the major campaigns of the MTO and ETO, including Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. Eisenhower’s post-war experiences, first as commander of NATO and then as President of the USA, saw him confront the growing Communist threat in

Europe and Southeast Asia.

Dwight Eisenhower represented a fundamentally new type of modern military commander. Eisenhower was a manager commander, whose grasp of the politics and large-scale tactics of battle were uniquely suited to leading the huge coalition of forces that fought in Europe during the Second World War. Educated at West Point, Eisenhower rose to his position as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force through a series of powerful contacts and his natural aptitude for leadership and large scale tactical planning.

This book analyses how Eisenhower’s tactics and political astuteness helped him successfully lead the invasion of Europe, how he coaxed contradictory parties into supporting his policies and how he triumphed in his now infamous clash with Montgomery. Uniquely, the author goes on to describe how Eisenhower’s military influence continued when he became President, as his leadership and vision were tested by the outbreak of the Cold War.

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