Maverick Military Leaders: The Extraordinary Battles of Washington, Nelson, Patton, Rommel, and Others

by Robert Harvey

Book Overview

From the high seas at Trafalgar to the dusty battle fields of Sinai, the course of history has been changed by military mavericks who lead from the front. In the current age of backroom generals who command from far behind the front lines, it is often forgotten that wars have been won or lost by the personality and leadership of a maverick commander. Here for the first time together are the stories of the military careers of Ariel Sharon, Simon Bolivar,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602393567
• ISBN13: 9781602393561
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.5" x 9.1"