The Military Science of Star Wars

Should have been a fun and or interesting read but full of errors; Alexander the Great did not fight Darius in 1100 BC? Death Stars were not in The Empire Strikes Back (an error he repeats throughout the book and he mixes up Star Wars I & II often. Clearly doesn’t know the subject he is writing about......more

I would probably give this more of a 3.5 stars, but maybe not enough to rate a full 4 stars. This work takes a look at Star Wars, but from a military analysis, looking at the weapons, tactics, and strategy that all sides employ in the first seven Star Wars movies + Rogue One. It is an interesting pe......more

I enjoyed the audiobook, but several times there were errors referencing the films, usually which film a battle was in, or factions involved. Either the script or the audio needed a better editor.......more

There isn't much to be said regarding this book - it's an elaborate and well-done exploration into the military aspects of the Star Wars universe, as seen and interpreted by a seasoned and knowledgeable military man - who made a name for himself by writing non-fiction books specializing in business......more

This unauthorized Star Wars book, written by former US Army Major George Beahm, compares the military aspects of the Star Wars films (up through 2016's Rogue One) with real-world military strategies and tactics. In a series of short chapters, Beahm explores leadership styles, hardware, and even batt......more