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Andrew Roberts - SV's Napoleon Cult, Why Hitler Lost WW2, Churchill as Applied Historian

Dwarkesh Podcast

CHAPTER

Legitimacy and the Role of Strategic Leadership

The chapter delves into the issue of legitimacy in conflicts like counterinsurgencies and civil wars, analyzing how one side often claims to be the legitimate force. It explores the success of figures like Ho Chi Minh or the Taliban in shaping the narrative compared to the US. The conversation also delves into the concept of strategic leadership and its importance in determining the outcome of wars.

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