Dixon, Norman F.
On the Psychology of Military Incompetence (Pimlico)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780712658898
- author:
- Dixon, Norman F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pimlico
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1994
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Defence strategy, planning & research
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Psychology of Military Incompetence by Norman F. Dixon explores a century of costly mishaps and tragic blunders in military history, from the Crimea to the Bay of Pigs. Dixon argues that there is a pattern to inept generalship, which he locates in the act of creating armies and the levelling down of human capability that this produces. This study examines the battles that have defined human civilization over the last two centuries, and provides insights into the nature of successful military leadership. By understanding the factors that contribute to military incompetence, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of military strategy and the qualities that distinguish effective leaders from those who fail.
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