The generalship of Belisarius / Anthony Brogna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brogna, Anthony, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generals--Byzantine Empire.

Generals.

Belisarius, approximately 505-565.

Belisarius.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (74 pages) : illustrations, maps

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Pickle Partners Publishing, [2015]

Summary:

This study reviews the campaigns and battles of the Sixth Century A. D. Byzantine General Belisarius, attempting to extract common threads of military thought and principles and providing an analysis as to the application of his method to today's military operations. Belisarius won extraordinary victories on three continents, often fighting against overwhelming odds.The study reviews the world environment from the perspective of the Eastern Roman Empire along with the major personalities of the age. After a short review of the Eastern Roman Empire's military structure, the study reviews chronologically, and analyzes Belisarius' campaigns against the Persians, the Vandals, and the Ostrogoths.This study concludes showing that mastership of strategic and tactical thought, deception, psychological warfare, superior technology and training, and elite forces were among the keys of Belisarius success. Finally, these keys of success are related to modern day military operations.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781786256058

1786256053

OCLC:

974582868