Griffith, Samuel B.

The art of war by Sunzi( Book )

121 editions published between 1962 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 2,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Like Machiavelli's The Prince and the Japanese Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations. These terse, aphoristic essays are unsurpassed in comprehensiveness and depth of understanding, examining not only battlefield maneuvers, but also relevant economic, political, and psychological factors. Indeed, the precepts outlined by Sun Tzu regularly applied

The battle for Guadalcanal by Samuel B Griffith( Book )

24 editions published between 1963 and 2000 in 4 languages and held by 1,057 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Masterful pacing, vivid character sketches, and gripping action blend with rigorous historical detail in Samuel B. Griffith's The Battle for Guadalcanal. Launched on August 7, 1942, to protect Allied control of the strategic South Pacific islands, the Guadalcanal operation was the most costly American offensive in the history of the U.S. Navy up to that time. Griffith, who fought with Edson's Raiders on Guadalcanal, describes in gritty detail the vicious close-range fighting, the valiant defense of the Henderson Field airstrip, and the dramatic naval engagements that led, in February 1943, to an American victory. Drawing on American and Japanese sources, Griffith delineates the strategic decisions that shaped the conflict as well as the determination and endurance of combatants on both sides. A breathtaking narrative of military action anchored by a historian's objectivity, The Battle for Guadalcanal is a story of raw courage, desperate measures, and ultimate triumph. -- From the Publisher

The Chinese People's Liberation Army by Samuel B Griffith( Book )

36 editions published between 1967 and 1968 in English and held by 1,003 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Beskrivelse af Folkerepublikken Kina's hær, herunder borgerkrigen og revolutionen, der førte Mao Tse-Tung til magten

In defense of the public liberty : Britain, America, and the struggle for independence, from 1760 to the surrender at Yorktown in 1781 by Samuel B Griffith( Book )

7 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 729 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Peking and people's wars; an analysis of statements by official spokesmen of the Chinese Communist Party on the subject of revolutionary strategy by Samuel B Griffith( Book )

21 editions published between 1966 and 1967 in English and held by 635 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The illustrated art of war by Sunzi( Book )

3 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 317 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sun Tzu's The Art of War is a true masterpiece, a series of brilliant aphorisms that illuminate the planning and conduct of war. Now this classic work is available in an elegant illustrated edition, featuring seventy-five color images. From perceptive descriptions of the nine varieties of terrain, to advice on how to gauge an enemy's weaknesses and strengths, to suggestions on the employment of secret agents, here is timeless advice on combat and military strategy

The War for American Independence : from 1760 to the surrender at Yorktown in 1781 by Samuel B Griffith( Book )

2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

On guerrilla warfare by Zedong Mao( Book )

21 editions published between 1961 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, Mao Tse-tung's 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Based on Mao's own experiences in fighting Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and his interpretations of the classic strategies of Sun-tzu, On Guerrilla Warfare outlines the tactics that have proven effective around the world, from Vietnamese jungles to Middle Eastern deserts. Prescient in his thinking and concise in his expression, Mao conceived of guerrilla operations as a complement to traditional warfare. He explains why guerrilla activities should be integrated into conventional military procedures and discusses the organization and operation of guerrilla units. His unorthodox strategies transform disadvantages into benefits: using retreat as an offensive maneuver; indoctrinating locals for employment as spies; and compensating for lack of firepower with speed, surprise, and initiative

De kunst van het oorlogvoeren by Sunzi( Book )

3 editions published between 2006 and 2016 in Dutch and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Klassiek Chinees werk uit circa 300 v. Chr. over het voeren van oorlog, aangevuld met commentaren die door de eeuwen heen door Chinezen zijn toegevoegd

Sun Tzu : the art of war by Bin Sun( )

8 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in English and Japanese and held by 35 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Sun Tzu. The art of war. Study of planning and conduct of military operations