Boyd
The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
Recommended by Ryan Holiday, and 1 others. See all reviewsRanked #5 in Operations Research, Ranked #18 in Aviation — see more rankings.
John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest U.S. fighter pilot ever -- the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than forty seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most legendary fighter aircraft -- the F-15 and F-16. Still others think of Boyd as the most influential military theorist since Sun Tzu. They know only half the story.
Boyd, more than any other person, saved fighter aviation from the predations of the Strategic Air Command. His manual of... more
Boyd, more than any other person, saved fighter aviation from the predations of the Strategic Air Command. His manual of... more
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Ryan Holiday AuthorBoyd was probably the greatest post-WWII military strategist; he developed the F-15 and F-16, revolutionized ground tactics in war and covertly designed the US battle plans for the Gulf War. He shunned wealth, fame, and power all to accomplish what he felt needed to be accomplished. Coram captures his essence in a way that no other author has touched. (Source)
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- #19 in Korean War
- #47 in Strategy
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