The Allure of Battle

Explore the true nature of warfare and the role of battles in victory with this insightful book. From Marathon to Stalingrad, the author challenges the idea that decisive battles determined the outcome of wars. Instead, he maps the descent into total war and shows how victory was often decided by prolonged stalemate and attrition. This masterful work places battles in the context of the wider conflict to correct distorted views of their role in wars. Accessible, provocative, exhaustive, and illuminating, The Allure of Battle will spark fresh debate about the history and conduct of warfare.