A collection of fifty principle-based leadership lessons that Thomas Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a career spanning three decades of... Læs mere
This book offers set of recommendations, based on those mission command concepts, for adopting a superior command culture through education and training.
The Naval Officer's Guide, intended primarily for commissioned officers in the U.S. Navy, is also a valuable introduction to the sea services for officers from other uniformed services, the U.S. interagency community, and anyone interested in learning more about the Navy.
This practical guide advises officers of all paygrades, experience levels, and warfare communities on life and work in Washington, D.C., and in the Pentagon, in particular.
On July 31, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Maddox began a reconnaissance cruise off the coast of North Vietnam. On August 2 three North Vietnamese torpedo... Læs mere
Chronicles the planning and conduct of Operation Inherent Resolve by US Central Command (CENTCOM) from August 2014 to mid-2018, with a principal focus on the contributions of US Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT).
Documents the rapid development of nuclear ballistic missiles in the United States and their equally swift demise after the Cuban Missile Crisis, revealing how these drastic changes negatively influenced both the Air Force and the missile community.
Covers battle tactics at sea from the age of fighting sail to the present, with emphasis on trends, constants, and variables. This third edition highlights the current... Læs mere
Presents a unique approach to the legend of General George S. Patton Jr. and his development and application of modern warfare. Rather than a biography, Patton's Way... Læs mere
Combines two of spymaster Barton Whaley's most potent analyses of the craft: Turnabout: Crafting the Double-Cross and When... Læs mere
Provides an in-depth and nuanced philosophical treatment of the virtue of obedience in the context of the professional... Læs mere