Military Mavericks

Extraordinary Men of Battle.

What makes a maverick? Is it simply an unorthodox mind, a dislike of rule and tradition? Or is it more than that, a flagrant disregard for convention? Can there ever be a place for the maverick in a disciplined military hierarchy: and if so, is the military maverick more likely to win, or lose, his battles?

Here are the stories of twelve heroes who broke the rules - mavericks - from Alexander the Great and Stonewall Jackson, through Garibaldi and Lawrence of Arabia to Second World War stalwarts such as Heinz Guderian and George S Patton. Each had flaws that would have brought down a lesser man. Each faced strong opposition from their own side, but they all proved their bravery and leadership in battle. Full of insight into the nature of the military mind, this book reveals how much, and how often, success in battle depends on the irreplaceable presence of just one man.