Download or read book Neglected Heroes written by Terry L. Gore and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1995-12-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contrary to prevalent military historical thinking, the early medieval general was not an ignorant warrior chieftain, but an able, astute, intelligent, and often very cunning commander. Through the use of contemporary literature, art, and archaeological evidence, this study argues that these generals could and did effectively exercise command control before, during, and after battle. Using the examples of a dozen or so leaders and drawing upon over 60 battles, this study brings to light the genius and the adaptability of medieval generals.