The Savior Generals

In The Savior Generals, prominent military historian Victor Davis Hanson presents vivid pocket biographies of five transformative military leaders: Themistocles, Belisarius, William Tecumseh Sherman, Matthew Ridgway, and David Petraeus. Through their remarkable stories, Hanson examines the unpredictable nature of war and how these commanders, often emerging from outside the established power structure, employed radical strategies to turn the tide in seemingly hopeless conflicts. Their dramatic feats of leadership not only shaped the course of history but also offer valuable insights into the complexities of consensus, destiny, and the essence of effective leadership.