Quote Originally Posted by Beirut
Excellent book. Finally found it at Amazon a few years ago and it's on the shelf next to my other Liddell Hart books. I liked the chapters on Ghengis Khan and Wolfe the most. Just got The German Generals Talk by Liddell Hart a week ago, but I got into John Keegan's A History of Warfare first and I'll finish that off before I get back to Mr. Hart.
To be honest he picked wallenstein and Adolphus from the 30 years war which I found pretty good. I hadnt read any other books by him but had heard about him in conversation. I was under the impression he was a military tactian primarily so I didnt bother.

This book gave a nice history to the "captains" as well, I prefer the presentation in this book then straight tactics, he captured a nice blend of history and tactics.

I recently reread the devils horsemen by James chambers (1979) if you like Ghengis Khan and his heirs, this book discusses thier invasions westward (leaves the Sung, and Kiri Kitia kingdoms of china alone mostly) good read if you can find it.