Michael Walsh (1) (1949–)

I 100% agree with just about everything the author believes, however, some parts of the book were just boring especially if you have previously read about the battles he discusses. It is an excellent analysis of how men do not just fight for country, but they fight for the men next to them and their wives and children at home. This book is a great defense of the idea that war really is a part of our nature, more specifically, a part of being a man. As shown by some of the greatest battles in show more history where men choose to fight till the end and die rather than face surrender. show less

A somewhat wordy and philosophic study of 14 military defeats when units decided to fight and die to the last man or refused to save their lives by surrender and fought their way out. It is about courage when all hope is lost. honour, duty and self-sacrifice. The author's motivation is his father's Bronze Star from the Chosin Reservoir.

Not so much. Started out well. Rapidly careened off the road, down the gulley, and landed as a fiery pile of poo. The story reeks of hatred, paranoia, improbable secrecy, and self-loathing. Then, there's the super secret, really smart spy that doesn't know the REAL secret...which I had figured out in the first twenty pages. Ugh, such high hopes. Guess I'll stick to re-reading Hunt for Red October anytime I feel the urge to read about spies and espionage.

Uneven (contains odd rants including a chapter on what's wrong with classical music) and outdated (what's a record?), but I liked it, especially the descriptions of suggestions (ie, the repertoire). Worth skimming or having on a shelf for reference.