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A very detailed biography of a vastly misunderstood man. Coram's description is mostly of the man himself, rather than his ideas. Boyd was an extremely flawed husband, father, and yes even officer. But despite his lumps he was a morally courageous officer and brilliant thinker.
Coram only gives you a basic overview of his theories (of which his minor theory is the oft-quoted mostly misunderstood OODA loop), but really this is only enough to pique your interest. is more ...more
Coram only gives you a basic overview of his theories (of which his minor theory is the oft-quoted mostly misunderstood OODA loop), but really this is only enough to pique your interest. is more ...more
A very curious figure, John Boyd. Fighter pilot turned engineer, turned (military) philosopher.
Known best for his OODA loop, a theory founded on (fighter) pilot tactics, universally usable in all kinds of conflict situations, Boyd was a far deeper thinker.
This fine book gives a thorough insight in his life and work, how this unpolished (characteristic?) fighter pilot fought the Pentagon and USAF system in developing the A-10 ground attack aircraft and the F-16 fighter. Boyd succeeded in "doing s ...more
Known best for his OODA loop, a theory founded on (fighter) pilot tactics, universally usable in all kinds of conflict situations, Boyd was a far deeper thinker.
This fine book gives a thorough insight in his life and work, how this unpolished (characteristic?) fighter pilot fought the Pentagon and USAF system in developing the A-10 ground attack aircraft and the F-16 fighter. Boyd succeeded in "doing s ...more
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