The Art of War by Sun Tsu is one of the best known books of war around the world. I want to know if there are other books, especially those that provide something that Sun Tsu didn't mention. Of course I'm also interested in knowing about books who confirm Sun Tsu ideas.
2006-09-19 06:00:06 · 5 answers · asked by Investor 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
There are some terrific military history books out there. Sun Tzu is one of the best, but here are some others of interest:
von Clausewitz, "On War"
Rommel, "Attacks" (originally published as "Infantry Attacks")
Miyamoto Musashi, "The Book of Five Rings"
Marshall, "Men Against Fire: The Problem of Battle Command in Future War"
B H Liddell-Hart, "Strategy"
Longstreet, "From Manassas to Appomatox"
Michael Shaara, "The Killer Angels"
von Mellinthin, "Panzer Battles"
Machiavelli, "The Prince"
These are books that I have read and enjoyed, and many are on several lists of recommended military reading. See the link for more . . .
2006-09-19 07:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Machiavelli also wrote an "Art of War". It is a good book, although he completely underestimated the future of artillary.
How to Wage War by James Dunnigan. This gives a good overview of US and former Soviet military capabilities. I'm not sure if there is revised edition available, the one I have is a bit outdated. However when you consider most non-Western coutries use Soviet doctrine and equipment it is still a good read.
Makers of Modern Strategy by Gordan Alexander Craig. A very good book highlighting the top military thinkers from the reciceance to modern times. This would be a good book to start your studies as it makes references to many other books that are also worth reading.
On War by Carl Von Clausewitz. A classic. You can read it online here: http://www.clausewitz.com/cwzhome/on_war...
These books give a good general view ot strategy. Of course there are many books that go into finer detail depending on what type of strategy you want to focus on (ie. Air, Naval, Armour, ect).
2006-09-19 14:29:26 · answer #2 · answered by Mohammed F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catch-22
2006-09-19 13:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starship Troopers (required reading at many military academies)
The Things They Carried (I can't remember the author)
2006-09-19 13:09:13 · answer #4 · answered by medic 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Von Klausewitz -- "On War"
Julius Caesar's book on the Gallic Wars
Off the Top of My head.........
2006-09-19 13:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋