Tag Archives: strategy

Four Approaches To Victory

Posted on October 23, 2011 by nathanalbright

As a student of military history I often ponder different ways to win for leaders. Many readers of military history are particularly fond of tactics, because they occur on the battlefield and because most readers of military history (myself included) … Continue reading →

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Civil War Fantasy Roster: Samuel Curtis

Posted on September 24, 2011 by nathanalbright

With my third pick in my Civil War Fantasy Draft [1] [2] [3], I pick Samuel Curtis. Samuel Curtis has, since my childhood, been among my favorite Civil War generals (along with Thomas). I have studied his victory at Pea … Continue reading →

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Many Roads To Greatness

Posted on September 2, 2011 by nathanalbright

As a military historian, sometimes it has fallen upon me to comment as intelligently as I can on debates as to who is the greatest general [1]. I am, overall, someone who has a hard time ranking people in an … Continue reading →

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On The Greatest Military Leaders Of All Time

Posted on August 18, 2011 by nathanalbright

On Linked In, for the last few days I have participated in a very splendid discussion of the Greatest Military Leaders of all time. It is always rewarding to engage in a spirited but respectful conversation with total strangers who … Continue reading →

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Terrain Studies

Posted on July 29, 2011 by nathanalbright

Since childhood I have been fascinated by maps. I have designed imaginary worlds, reflecting on the ways in which terrain shapes culture. I have examined maps to look at mountains, valleys, deserts, swamps, rivers, plains, hills, and plateaus, matching them … Continue reading →

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Know Thyself, Know Thy Friends, Know Thine Enemies, Know The Difference

Posted on June 1, 2011 by nathanalbright

This evening, for about two hours, I have had a fascinating conversation with one of my fellow instructors here, who I did not realize was a huge military buff and also a strategic thinker (his Myers-Briggs is an INTJ, whereas … Continue reading →

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Free Burma Rangers

Posted on May 30, 2011 by nathanalbright

Today was the first time I’ve had the chance to chat with the Free Burma Rangers who come and bring students to Legacy Institute. Today I had the chance to talk to one of them from the Karen State area … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Speed of Trust

Posted on May 20, 2011 by nathanalbright

The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything, by Stephen M.R. Covey It is easy to see why this book is the textbook for the Legacy Institute for its Leadership course (which I am teaching this school year) … Continue reading →

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Satan’s Mixed Strategy on Authority

Posted on May 19, 2011 by nathanalbright

One of the patterns of Satan’s divided kingdom that one finds over and over again in his follower institutions on earth is the “mixed strategy” of anarchy towards higher authorities and tyranny towards people seen as “lower” or under one’s … Continue reading →

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He Who Is Not Against Us Is On Our Side: A Modest Proposal For Amending The Rules of Association

Posted on May 3, 2011 by nathanalbright

One of the sayings by which I live my life is “Know thyself.  Know thy friends.  Know thy enemies.  Know the difference.”  It is vitally important to realize that one is not alone, and that one has both friends and … Continue reading →

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