On the Psychology of Military Incompetence
Norman F Dixon
Explore a century of military incompetence and tragic blunders, from the Crimea to Pearl Harbor, with the groundbreaking study On the Psychology of Military Incompetence. Psychologist Norman F. Dixon argues that a pattern of inept generalship emerges from the very act of creating armies, which limits gifted leaders and encourages mediocrity. This classic analysis of military leadership offers valuable lessons for the next generation of commanders.
Publish Date
1994-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
1994-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1976
Goodreads Rating
3.97
ISBN
9780465097807
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-10-18T21:36:20.000Z
@EXECUTIVESTEVE Singapore is a case study Dixon goes through, it's a great book. Very well written. And shocking. – source