Culture | Masters and commanders
In war, the key tussles are often between generals and leaders
Sir Lawrence Freedman explains why in “Command”
Command. By Lawrence Freedman. Oxford University Press; 624 pages; $34.95. Allen Lane; £30
This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition under the headline “The general in his labyrinth”
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