Directing Operations

London, England: Faber & Faber, 1989. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. This volume addresses the problems of preparing people to direct military operations in detail. The book is divided into three parts. Part 1 attempts to outline what is involved in directing two types of operations that could be encountered in todays world conditions. In Part 2 the skills and characteristics which have to be nurtured and taught to potential operational commanders are analyzed. Part 3 consists of an attempt to show how these conflicting demands can be reconciled and the aim achieved. A 190 page work with a comprehensive index. Pages show light age toning. Covers are black with silver lettering on the spine. The dust jacket front dust flap has a fold the runs the length of the flap itself. Dust jacket is protected in an archival quality cover. The author is a former commander-in-chief of land forces of the United Kingdom. Available for immediate shipment, carefully packed in a sturdy box!