Cet auteur est un historien militaire américain et un officier de carrière retraité. Son travail se concentre sur l'histoire et la stratégie militaires. Il transpose ses vastes connaissances et son expérience dans des analyses convaincantes et informatives. Son écriture est appréciée pour sa profondeur et sa compréhension des conflits militaires.
An examination of the military doctrine that animated the French defense against the German invasion in 1940. • Argues that the French learned the wrong lessons from World War I and were ill prepared for World War II • Lessons for modern armies about how to learn from past wars and prepare for future wars • Winner of the Paul Birdsall Prize of the American Historical Association
An engaging narrative of the small-unit actions near Sedan during the 1940 campaign for France. • Reconstructs the fighting in and around Sedan by German panzer forces under the famous Heinz Guderian and their French opponents • Examines both sides of the battle, from privates up to generals • Recommended reading by the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps "Doughty's lively study should appeal to soldiers and civilians."—Journal of Military History