What does it mean to fight honorably in modern war?
In The Warrior’s Way, military historian Richard A. Gabriel examines the ethical foundations of soldiering across cultures and centuries. Drawing on examples from ancient Greece and Rome to contemporary conflicts, Gabriel argues that military ethics are not simply abstract ideals but practical necessities for discipline, cohesion, and legitimacy.
The book explores the moral codes of warriors, the dilemmas of command, and the tension between duty and conscience. Gabriel emphasizes that ethical conduct in war is essential not only for protecting civilians and prisoners but also for preserving the integrity of the military profession itself.
A rigorous and provocative treatise, it challenges readers to consider how armies can balance effectiveness with humanity.