Lessons in Leadership
Welcome to lessons in leadership
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Our articles study famous military leaders from WW2
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We assess individual leadership styles to reveal whether there are lessons which today's business leaders can draw inspiration from​​
World War 2 Leaders
80 Sen, the master mind of Japan's Pearl Harbour attack. Read how Yamamoto's experience living in America before WW2 provided him justification for his first move strike.
Old Blood and Guts, "lead me, follow me or get the hell out of my way". Read how Patton's understanding of mobile warfare earned him recognition as the allies most feared General.
Monty, described by Winston Churchill as “Indomitable in retreat, invincible in advance, insufferable in victory.” Read how he was famed for outmaneuvering the Desert Fox in North Africa.
Ollie, General Davis leader of the revered Red Tail fighter squadron of the Tuskegee Airmen. Read how he overcame racial segregation to become the first African-American brigadier general in the USAF.
The Desert Fox, respected for his lightening strikes and ability to secure tactical advantage. Read how he utilised armour innovatively whilst commanding the Afrika Corps agaisnt the British in North Africa.