The Military Science of Star Wars, George Beahm
The Military Science of Star Wars, George Beahm
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The Military Science of Star Wars

Author: George Beahm

Narrator: Robert Petkoff

Unabridged: 10 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/01/2018


Synopsis

The Military Science of Star Wars is an audiobook that will appeal to Star Wars fans everywhere

The first ever in-depth analysis of the tactics and equipment used by the heroes and villains of the Star Wars universe has arrived! Spanning all of the films, this comprehensive audiobook goes into detail about the various guerrilla tactics of the Rebel Alliance and the awe-inspiring might of the Grand Army of the Republic and Darth Vader's Empire.

Including detailed examples from Earth’s military history, bestselling author George Beahm illustrates how a merciless empire managed to subdue a galaxy with the application of overwhelming force and technology, and how a ragtag group of rebels could cobble together enough of a punch to topple a seemingly-unbeatable enemy.

About George Beahm

GEORGE BEAHM is a New York Times bestselling author. He has written more literary companions than any other writer, and has published more than thirty books on pop culture icons, such as Michael Jordan, J.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Indiana Jones, Anne Rice, Patricia Cornwell, The Big Bang Theory T.V. show, Caribbean Pirates, censorship, and several books on Stephen King. A former U.S. Army officer, he served on active duty and in the National Guard and Army Reserve.

About Robert Petkoff

Robert Petkoff has won multiple AudioFile Earphones awards for his acclaimed narrations. He was named Best Voice of Fiction & Classics for his reading of The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore by Benjamin Hale. His other narration credits include Oath of Office by Michael Palmer, Gangster Squad by Paul Lieberman, and books by David Foster Wallace.Petkoff has appeared on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in theaters across America and Europe.  He has worked in television and film. His theater credits include Lord Evelyn Oakleigh in the Broadway production of Anything Goes, Perchik as part of the Tony-nomianted cast of Fiddler on the Roof, and Hubert Humphrey in the Tony award-winning play All the Way. He has also had numerous roles in television on shows such as Law and Order and Married with Children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sean on May 02, 2020

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

Goodreads review by Scott on July 10, 2018

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

Goodreads review by Michael on June 23, 2018

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

Goodreads review by Clara on April 27, 2018

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

Goodreads review by Mark on April 22, 2023

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