{"product_id":"9781399733120","title":"The Generals : 69 Generals, 69 Authors, 69 Lessons in History","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Dale, Iain | Biography: historical, political \u0026amp; military \u003cbr\u003ePublished 04\/06\/2026 by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton in the United Kingdom \u003cbr\u003eHardback | 608 pages, N\/A\u003cbr\u003e167 x 244 x 52mm | 870g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efunction of the general is not to fight the battle, but to direct it.' Adolph von\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchell'No man is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efit to command another that cannot command himself.'Robert E. Lee'Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eis a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eone, be without strategy.'Norman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSchwarzkopf'Be an\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eexample to your men, in your duty and in private life. Never spare yourself.'Field\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarshal Erwin RommelWith the  planet in turmoil there is considerable global interest in the record of  military commanders in various combat zones throughout the ages. What made  them successful? Why have they become military legends? How much is it to do  with their strategic abilities, leadership qualities or force of personality?  What can we learn?Following\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe successful approach of Iain Dale's The Prime Ministers, The Presidents and The Dictators, military experts, academics, historians, commentators, political journalists and serving politicians share valuable  insights into sixty-nine key military leaders who've shaped not only the history of our tumultuous world, but the present too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE CLEEVE BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57139732349303,"sku":"9781399733120","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/0729\/3737\/files\/9781399733120.jpg?v=1780319205","url":"https:\/\/thecleevebookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781399733120","provider":"The Cleeve Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}