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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Strategy
the logic of war and peace
Book • 1987
In this widely acclaimed work, Edward Luttwak unveils the peculiar logic of strategy that governs all forms of war and the adversarial dealings of nations even in peace.
The book explains a universal logic of strategy through two dimensions: the vertical dimension, which includes five levels—technical, tactical, operational, theater, and grand strategic—and the horizontal dimension, which involves the dynamic contest of wills between belligerents.
Luttwak argues that strategy is characterized by paradoxical, ironic, and contradictory logic, where outcomes often evolve into their opposites.
The book provides examples from ancient Rome to modern conflicts, illustrating how ordinary linear logic is overthrown in the crucible of conflict.
It is a seminal work used in war colleges around the world and has been translated into several languages.
The book explains a universal logic of strategy through two dimensions: the vertical dimension, which includes five levels—technical, tactical, operational, theater, and grand strategic—and the horizontal dimension, which involves the dynamic contest of wills between belligerents.
Luttwak argues that strategy is characterized by paradoxical, ironic, and contradictory logic, where outcomes often evolve into their opposites.
The book provides examples from ancient Rome to modern conflicts, illustrating how ordinary linear logic is overthrown in the crucible of conflict.
It is a seminal work used in war colleges around the world and has been translated into several languages.
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Mentioned in 8 episodes
Mentioned by Stanley Ridgely when discussing successful military strategies, highlighting Liddell Hart's insights on indirect attacks.
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Think More Strategically
Mentioned by 
Alexander Macris in relation to his views on the failure of peace studies to account for the inherent human fascination with war.
Alexander Macris in relation to his views on the failure of peace studies to account for the inherent human fascination with war.
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How to Write Novels Men Want to Read
Recommended by Andrew Brenton for its impact on his business and career, focusing on the indirect approach.
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The Value Perspective with Andrew Brenton
Mentioned by 
Jocko Willink and 
Dave Burke as a military theorist whose works they are exploring in this podcast episode.
Jocko Willink and Dave Burke as a military theorist whose works they are exploring in this podcast episode.
286: The Indirect Approach is The Best "Strategy" in All Cases.
Mentioned by Jocko Willink throughout the podcast as a highly influential military strategist whose work on indirect approach impacts leadership and life.
Jocko Willink throughout the podcast as a highly influential military strategist whose work on indirect approach impacts leadership and life.
285: STRATEGY. How the Long Way Around is The Shortest Distance Between Two Points.
Mentioned by Jocko Willink and Dave Burke throughout the podcast, discussing his military theories and books.
Jocko Willink and Dave Burke throughout the podcast, discussing his military theories and books.
287: Be Sure You Can See The Pathways To Victory... Then Start.
