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Summary: One of the books I most would like to have written myself
Review: Victor Davis Hanson has a habit of writing books which I wish I had written. AN AUTUMN OF WAR is no exception. A collection of hard-hitting essays since September 11, placing blame for terrorism firmly where it belongs, pulling no punches against the insane anti-American ramblings of fundamentalists and ultra-leftists alike, and advocating sound (and now vindicated) strategy in our war for survival, AN AUTUMN OF WAR is real encouragement for those who respect the classical ideals of the West.
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Summary: Reasoned, Prescient on the Terrorism War
Review: Victor Davis Hanson is a premier military historian, and in the aftermath of 9/11, he has emerged as one of the most incisive analysts of the War on Terrorism as well. "An Autumn of War" is a collection of Hanson's contemporaneous writings over the four months from 9/11 through the U.S. victory in Afghanistan and the formation of the Karzai government in Kabul. Hanson's essays -- grounded in his military history background --offer trenchant insight and remarkable prescience in foretelling events to come. To cite one of many examples, an early November Hanson essay posits that Okinawa, rather than Vietnam, is the most apt analogy for the fortified cave fighting in Afghanistan. This came at a time when so-called informed opinion -- devoid of meaningful historical perspective -- was hysterically, fatuously and irresponsibly drawing Vietnam parallels, and prematurely speculating about quagmires. (See R.W. Apple's infamous "news analysis" in The New York Times on October 31, 2001.) With reason, keen insight and historical grounding, Hanson asserts that the U.S.'s lack of preparedness and irresolution in the face of mounting terrorist provocations made us vulnerable to the alQaeda attacks on New York and Washington, and offers a compelling argument for achieving total victory -- and not merely partial retribution -- in the ongoing War on Terrorism (including Iraq). With the one-year anniversary once again riveting a spotlight on the 9/11 horror, a reading of "An Autumn of War" should be part of any thorough retrospective.
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Summary: Churchillian
Review: Victor Davis Hanson is indeed the Winston Churchill of our era, he is clear on the moral righteous of the West's conflict aganist Islamism. I have read his articles in the National Review and they are excellent. The book must be brought by anyone who is confused about this epic struggle which is going on.
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Summary: Required Reading for All Americans
Review: Victor Davis Hanson's book should be read by all Americans and everyone in the free world. His historical perspectives are appropriate and very illustrative.
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Summary: Profound collection of essays after 9-11
Review: Wow, this book was something else. Powerful and full of insight, Hanson offers a unique perspective on American situation after 9-11. What he eloquently expresses in this narrative is what many Americans feel inside but rarely hear from the media or academia. I strongly recommend this book to anyone, although those inhabiting liberal politically correct sensibilities might themselves appalled (a fact that makes this read ever-so more enjoyable). What if America reacted the same way the did in 1941 as they did in 2001? This book offers a couple of parodies that show today's reaction absurd. Hanson documents some people's responses to 9-11 that will make most sick. This account speaks with clarity and resolve in addressing what the US much now do. A great read, one that is hard to put down!
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