Description
Drawing on sixteen remarkable lives, this compelling history explores what courage in battle truly means—from the Napoleonic era through the Second World War. The featured warriors include celebrated commanders and less familiar figures whose daring, endurance, and devotion illuminate the human experience of combat. Alongside vivid accounts of battlefield valour, the book examines how heroism is judged and rewarded, questions the reliability of medals and military reputations, and considers why exceptional fighters do not always become effective leaders. Combining meticulous research with sharp, humane analysis, it offers a thoughtful study of courage, character, leadership, and the enduring complexities of war.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Mar 13, 2007
400 pages
ISBN: 9780307275684
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Warriors by Max Hastings.