Warrior Ethos
Ref: (a) Title of Book:THE WARRIOR ETHOS
(b) Author: Steven Pressfield
Circle one: NonFicHistory Novel War
Is this book on the professional reading list?
Yes, this book is on the professional commadant reading list.
Who is the main character in this book (if any)?
There is not a main character in the book, the author reflects on the reader and uses many different warrior cultures from past historical societies to emphasize the true meaning of the story.
What type of weapons were used in this book (if any)?
A few types of weapons were mentioned, such as a catapult and swords but the most talked about weapon was the mind of a warrior.
What type of equipment/vehicles were mentioned (if any)?
What major units were mentioned (if any)? The spartans were mentioned many times as well as the Athenians, Caesar’s Romans Persians of Cyrus the Great and Alexander’s macedonians.
Did you learn anything about defensive/offensive actions that might be useful in your future? Y/N (Explain)
Yes I learned that throughout history the way warrior societies have been successful in both offensive and defensive situations is through their numbers. When a societies warriors function as one unit and not worry so much about the individual fight it gave them war superiority. When societes started to realize the affects of courage, cooperation and acknowledging the strength of the group over that of just an individual warrior it allowed the native to survive.
Did you learn anything about combined arms? Y/N (Explain)
Did you learn anything about Command and Control? Y/N (Explain)
Did you learn anything about tactical, operational, or strategic ops in this book? Y/N (Explain)
What was the climate/terrain like (if applicable)?
Would you use this book as a reference in the future? Y/N (Explain) yes Would you recommend this book for someone else to read? Y/N Why?
Yes beacause
Is this a fast paced/enjoyable book to read? Y/N
Yes the book was very
(b) Author: Steven Pressfield
Circle one: NonFicHistory Novel War
Is this book on the professional reading list?
Yes, this book is on the professional commadant reading list.
Who is the main character in this book (if any)?
There is not a main character in the book, the author reflects on the reader and uses many different warrior cultures from past historical societies to emphasize the true meaning of the story.
What type of weapons were used in this book (if any)?
A few types of weapons were mentioned, such as a catapult and swords but the most talked about weapon was the mind of a warrior.
What type of equipment/vehicles were mentioned (if any)?
What major units were mentioned (if any)? The spartans were mentioned many times as well as the Athenians, Caesar’s Romans Persians of Cyrus the Great and Alexander’s macedonians.
Did you learn anything about defensive/offensive actions that might be useful in your future? Y/N (Explain)
Yes I learned that throughout history the way warrior societies have been successful in both offensive and defensive situations is through their numbers. When a societies warriors function as one unit and not worry so much about the individual fight it gave them war superiority. When societes started to realize the affects of courage, cooperation and acknowledging the strength of the group over that of just an individual warrior it allowed the native to survive.
Did you learn anything about combined arms? Y/N (Explain)
Did you learn anything about Command and Control? Y/N (Explain)
Did you learn anything about tactical, operational, or strategic ops in this book? Y/N (Explain)
What was the climate/terrain like (if applicable)?
Would you use this book as a reference in the future? Y/N (Explain) yes Would you recommend this book for someone else to read? Y/N Why?
Yes beacause
Is this a fast paced/enjoyable book to read? Y/N
Yes the book was very