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Boyd

The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War

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By: Robert Coram
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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John Boyd may be the most remarkable unsung hero in all of American military history. Some remember him as the greatest US fighter pilot ever - the man who, in simulated air-to-air combat, defeated every challenger in less than 40 seconds. Some recall him as the father of our country's most legendary fighter aircraft - the F-15 and F-16. Still, others think of Boyd as the most influential military theorist since Sun Tzu. They know only half the story.

Boyd, more than any other person, saved fighter aviation from the predations of the Strategic Air Command. His manual of fighter tactics changed the way every air force in the world flies and fights. He discovered a physical theory that forever altered the way fighter planes were designed. Later in life, he developed a theory of military strategy that has been adopted throughout the world, and even applied to business models for maximizing efficiency. On a personal level, Boyd rarely met a general he couldn't offend. He was loud, abrasive, and profane. A man of daring, ferocious passion and intractable stubbornness, he was that most American of heroes - a rebel who cared not for his reputation or fortune, but for his country.

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Fascinating Military History • Brilliant Tactical Innovations • Excellent Narration • American Hero • Perfect Inflections

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Having read this work over ten years ago, I can say that this,audio version provided much more continuity for me. This amazing man and his work should become standard reading within all of our educational systems, civilian and military alike.

Exceptional man... exceptional impact on our world

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A must listen. Wow, a modern Patriot. I strongly encourage all to know this great man.

An Americian Hero

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even the stunning incompetence of the narrator can't hide the awesomeness of Boyd's story. if someone was trying to ruin this book by pretending it was their first day speaking that language, they couldn't. this can be proved by listening to this audiobook.

this is an incredible story

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John Boyd is an american hero. OODA loop and mobility theory is genious. this country and its military owe this man a debt that can never be repaid.

best book on audible. RIP John Boyd

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I was an excellent listen. I enjoyed the war stories. Colonel Boyd, was a genius but troubled soul.

Good listen

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