Art of Generalship - Paperback

by K. K. Khanna (Author)

History has thrilling accounts of brilliant Generals leading small armies to defeat huge forces of their opponents. Better the Generalship, greater the victories. This book is written to facilitate study to understand what is a good Generalship. It aims to study Generalship in previous conflicts to appreciate achievements and also learn lessons from opportunities missed.

Author Biography

An infantry officer who has the unique distinction of serving in disturbed areas in every rank from 2/Lt to Lt Gen (except one). He sustained critical injuries in an encounter in J&K. Gen K. K. Khanna commanded his battalion, 16 JAT, and an RR Sector (Brigade) in J&K. With carefully conducted intelligence based operations his formation neutralised about 700 terrorists losing only four men, for which he was awarded AVSM. Later he commanded an infantry division (RAPID) part of a strike Corps. The officer has taught at the CIJW School, at IMTRAT Bhutan, at DSSC and at the Senior Command Wing of the Army War College.