Psychology of Military Incompetence - 9786178437794
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Why do even the best armies in the world repeatedly make fatal mistakes? Norman Dixon reveals the deep mechanisms behind military failures — from the Napoleonic campaigns and the Crimean War to the battles of both World Wars and conflicts of the second half of the 20th century.
Uniqueness of the study:
Analyzes key mental traps and psychological factors of failures: biases, fears, excessive overconfidence of commanders.
Reveals how the organizational culture of armies contributes to catastrophic decision-making by rewarding conformity instead of competence.
Demonstrates the universality of the problem through many examples understandable to any country and army.
The book is relevant today, as it explains how ignoring historical lessons costs millions of lives, or why a "three-day special operation" turns into years of war. It is not only an analysis of past defeats but also a tool for future victories — both for military command and for leaders in politics, business, and other fields.
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