The book you are looking for is likely the Arabic translation of (Arabic title: 100 خطأ غيرت مجرى التاريخ ) by American military historian Bill Fawcett .
A classic example of preparing for the last war rather than the current one, leading to France's rapid fall in WWII. The book you are looking for is likely
The book focuses on 100 specific decisions, actions, or accidents where someone "knew better" or "should have known better" than to make the choice they did. Analyzing the strategic miscalculation of the 1941 attack
Analyzing the strategic miscalculation of the 1941 attack that brought the United States into WWII. Why It’s a Unique Read It is available at retailers like and Legenda Bookstore
Reeling from the plague, Europeans killed off cats believing they carried the disease—only for the rat population (the actual carriers) to explode.
This 400-page work explores how humanity's most significant turning points were often the result of avoidable blunders rather than careful planning. It is available at retailers like and Legenda Bookstore . Core Concept: The "Awry" Part of History
Explores how catastrophic failures in planning or misjudging enemy capabilities led to shifted power balances.