{"product_id":"the-generals-9781399733120","title":"The Generals : 69 Generals, 69 Authors, 69 Lessons in History","description":"\u003cp\u003e'The function of the general is not to fight the battle, but to direct it.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdolph von Schell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'No man is fit to command another that cannot command himself.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert E. Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorman Schwarzkopf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Be an example to your men, in your duty and in private life. Never spare yourself.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eField Marshal Erwin Rommel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the planet in turmoil there is considerable global interest in the record of military commanders in various combat zones throughout the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the 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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Iain Dale\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBiography: historical, political \u0026amp; military, History: specific events \u0026amp; topics, Politics \u0026amp; government, Warfare \u0026amp; defence\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 4 Jun 2026 by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Iain Dale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57322236019066,"sku":"9781399733120","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781399733120.jpg?v=1790686635","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-generals-9781399733120","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}