THE LAST LION AND THE NEXT WAR: LESSONS FROM CHURCHILL (DUSTY SHELVES)
By G. Lee Robinson July 16, 2020
Churchill, an avid painter, ‘saw the beauty and vitality of details, and their effect on larger strategic issues, and demanded that they be scrutinized all the time.’
You have likely come across a quote, article, or visual media reference to Winston Churchill in the past couple of years. The British statesman is one of the most quoted authors by American lawmakers, perhaps because you can find a Churchill quote to fit nearly any occasion. Gary Oldman’s Oscar winning portrayal of Churchill in the 2017 movie “Darkest Hour†further exposed a new generation to the contributions of this statesman.
This recent attention to Churchill’s historical contributions prompted me to read the The Last Lion series by William Manchester and Paul Reid. This is no small task as the three volumes total a little over 3,000 pages. On the far side of these pages, however, are some valuable lessons for understanding the 20th century’s great wars and insights on preparing for the next one.
https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/special-series/dusty-shelves/the-last-lion/
