Command

Brought to you by Penguin, Sir Lawrence Freedman's audiobook explores the evolving nature of military command and its deep political implications since 1945. Covering a wide array of conflicts from the French Colonial Wars to contemporary wars in Ukraine, Freedman examines how changes in warfare—such as nuclear weapons, guerrilla tactics, and cyber interference—have reshaped command practices. The book highlights the intertwined relationship between military decision-making and civilian priorities, emphasizing the importance of political awareness for commanders in modern conflicts.