History's Greatest Generals: 10 Commanders Who Conquered Empires, Revolutionized Warfare, and Changed History Forever

• ISBN: 1493676121

Highlights

Alexander notes that practically all famous military maneuvers in history were made against the enemy's flank, whether real or psychological. ^ref-18470

A truly successful commander executes a plan that avoids battle altogether and merely seeks victory. ^ref-33770

Aristotle gave him an annotated copy of the Iliad, and Alexander read it voraciously, always keeping it – and a short sword – underneath his pillow. ^ref-33615

When told by his generals that crossing the Alps with elephants was impossible, he responded with the Latin phrase Aut viam inveniam aut faciam (“I will either find a way, or make one”). ^ref-15827

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• Author: Michael Rank
• ASIN: B00FYRKZRM
• ISBN: 1493676121
• Reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FYRKZRM
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