Germanys generals their rise and fall, with their own account of military events. First published in 1970, the year after his death, liddell harts history of the second world war is a highly acclaimed account by one of the greatest military writers of the twentieth century. Providing searing insights and drawing on an unparalleled knowledge of tactics and strategy, it is the culmination of a lifetimes analysis and study. The centre also holds the papers of liddell hart s son, adrian liddell hart 19221991. Full text of the other side of the hill liddell hart see other formats. On the other hand, in the context of a cold war between the free world. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Full text of the other side of the hill liddell hart.
The other side of the hill pan grand strategy series. Liddell hart, was a british soldier, military historian and military theorist. He introduced 8 maxims, or guidelines, to follow when developing your tactics and. Their rise and fall, with their own account of military events 19391945 liddell hart, basil on. But it is very much an indirect approach to liddell harts life for most of the time. Germanys generals, their rise and fall, with their own account of military events, 193945 by b. The work was published as the other side of the hill uk edition, 1948 and the german generals talk condensed us edition. The other side of the hill germanys generals, their.
Liddell hart, the author of this and other fine volumes, tells the story literally from the other side of the hill, the enemy side. Germanys generals their rise and fall, with their own account of military events, 19391945 basil h. The other side of the hill 1948 represents the greatest paradox of his harts career. Choltitz was replaced as corps commander by otto elfeldt on 30 july. Liddell hart, which has been gathered from the vast sea of his works, thoughts, writings, theories, books and life. The other side of the hill germanys generals, their rise and fall, with their own account of. Liddell hart language english pages publication year barcode results 1 30 of 48 the other side of the hill by b. The german generals who survived hitlers reich talk over world war ii with capt. Liddell hart published an excellent book on strategy suggesting the indirect approach as a preferable method. Germanys generals, their rise and fall, with their own account of military events, 193945. In the 1920s and later he wrote a series of military histories that proved influential among strategists. Jan 01, 2012 by giles lauren b h liddell hart b liddell hart. Make no mistake, strategy is an extended argument for liddell harts indirect approach, using disruptive attacks or actions with the intent of creating psychological dislocation to set conditions for a main effort.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of liddell hart books online. Sir basil henry liddell hart usually known before his knighthood as captain b. After the war, liddell hart was responsible for extensive interviews and debriefs for several highranking german generals, who were held by the allies as prisoners of war. Free man or state slave no conscription council, london. Find the other side of the hill by liddell, hart b h at biblio. Sir basil henry liddell hart 31 october 1895 29 january 1970, commonly known throughout most of his career as captain b. Download one of the free kindle apps to start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Liddell hart has 73 books on goodreads with 42740 ratings. Here is a list of some notable quotes and thoughts by the sagacious theorist and historian. Avoiding a contest of strength, or direct attack is.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Liddell hart s papers relating to fashion are held at liverpool john moores university, and are described in the liddell hart collection art and design library, liverpool, 1983. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The other side of the hill by b h liddell hart abebooks. First published in the year after his death in 1970, liddell harts history of the second world war is a classic military tome from one of the best military strategists of his generation. The other side of the hill by b h liddell hart and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Liddell hart and a great selection of similar used, new and collectible books available now at. After the war, liddell hart was responsible for extensive interviews and debriefs for several highranking german generals, who were held by the allies as prisonersofwar. I still lack such information on many other conflicts that have occurred since then. Liddell hart believed the failure to act upon these principles which was the case for nearly all commanders in world war i led to the high casualty rate. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Sep, 2018 the other side of the hill liddell hart while his somewhat cynical attitude and ironical com ments had been distasteful in higher military circles, they appealed to the politicians as evidence of a lack of fanaticism, and an assurance that he blended military efficiency with moderation in militarism. First published in the year after his death in 1970, liddell hart s history of the second world war is a classic military tome from one of the best military strategists of his generation. Liddell hart sought to imprint his interpretation of world war ii upon the future by providing an important section of the necessary material for history.
Publication date 1948 topics iiit collection digitallibraryindia. The other side of the hill germanys generals, their rise and fall, with their own account of military events, 19391945 liddell hart, basil henry on. The other side of the hill liddell hart by b h liddell hart. Germanys generals, their rise and fall, with their own account of military events, 19391945 sir basil henry liddell hart cassell, 1973 generals 485 pages. Make no mistake, strategy is an extended argument for liddell hart s indirect approach, using disruptive attacks or actions with the intent of creating psychological dislocation to set conditions for a main effort. Download this summary catalogue pdf liddell hart, capt sir basil henry. But it is very much an indirect approach to liddell hart s life for most of the time. Liddell hart, noted british miltary strategist and writer. Liddell hart no man can exactly calculate the capacity of human genius and stupidity, nor the incapacity of will.
With his distinctive voice, he covers the most famous of all wars with seering insight and authorative knowledge of tactics and strategy. Germanys generals, their rise and fall, with their own account of military events, 193945 reprints by hart, b. Amazon prime music stream millions of songs, ad free. The resulting book was published in the united states as the german generals talk and in the united kingdom as the other side of the hill. He arrived at a set of principles that he considered the basis of all good strategy. Urvashi butalia the other side of silence 1998 3no7ez6jz3ld. The centre also holds the papers of liddell harts son, adrian liddell hart 19221991. Buy a cheap copy of the other side of the hill book by b. The work was published as the other side of the hill uk edition, 1948 and the german generals talk condensed us edition, 1948.
Liddell hart, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Liddell harts papers relating to fashion are held at liverpool john moores university, and are described in the liddell hart collection art and design library, liverpool, 1983. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library. Drawing from postwar interviews with top german officers, liddellhart describes the growth and use of the panzer forces that gave hitler a tool for quick victory and ultimately changed the worlds thinking. Avoiding a contest of strength, or direct attack is the cornerstone of liddell hart s approach. Liddell hart believed the failure to act upon these principles which was the case for nearly. Buy the other side of the hill pan grand strategy series new ed of 2 revised ed of by hart, b. History of the first world war liddell hart, basil henry. Liddell hart set out following world war i to address the causes of the wars high casualty rate. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The good qualities of the book are a the study of the relationship with fuller, b the exposure of liddell harts gullibility in the other side of the hill and cdemonstration of liddell harts overinflated ego passim. Much of the information discussed here has seeped into other histories ive read however it is amazing that so soon after the war liddell hart was able to create such a window into the from the other side of the hill. The good qualities of the book are a the study of the relationship with fuller, b the exposure of liddell hart s gullibility in the other side of the hill and cdemonstration of liddell hart s overinflated ego passim.
Liddell hart was an english soldier, military historian and leading interwar theorist. Drawing from postwar interviews with top german officers, liddell hart describes the growth and use of the panzer forces that gave hitler a tool for quick victory and ultimately changed the worlds thinking. Liddellhart, the author of this and other fine volumes, tells the story literally from the other side of the hill, the enemy side. Provided to youtube by cdbaby other side of the hill live south by southwest 25 years live. Liddell hart, including the strategy of indirect approach, and a greater than napoleon.