books about: commanders     books:     Commanders      Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief James M. McPherson Penguin Press HC, The, 2008 McPHERSON UNEARTHS, ASSEMBLES & DELIVERS TEASURE TROVE OF LINCOLN'S PRINCIPLES & SKILLS! James McPherson's research & writing is unique in that he judiciously wove hundreds of key elements of proof of Lincoln's latent skills of management, negotiation, courtesy, decorum, respect, honesty & trust--- coupled with his concerns for the entire populace of the ...             Jawbreaker: The Attack on Bin Laden and Al-Qaeda: A Personal Account by the CIA's Key Field Commander Gary Berntsen, Ralph Pezzullo Three Rivers Press, 2006 A great telling of the initial response to 9/11 This book is great story telling from a central figure in America's response to 9/11. I shared the author's frustration over the lack of balls higher up the chain of command. Reminded me of the saying "lead, follow or get out of the way." Thank you Gary for your ...             Cochrane: The Real Master and Commander David Cordingly Bloomsbury USA, 2008 Excellent Biography of an Extraordinary Man I think I am correct in saying that I have read all of the biographies of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, published in the last few decades, and I would rate this volume as the being the best of all, giving good coverage of all phases of Cochrane's long naval and political ...             Once Upon a Time in War: The 99th Division in World War II (Campaigns and Commanders) Robert E. Humphrey University of Oklahoma Press, 2008 Compelling I just finished Bob's book, Once Upon a Time in War: The 99th Division in World War II. It's a very compelling work. Bob is a talented writer, telling a true story about human events that are well beyond most of our collective experiences. And if you are disinclined ...             With Zeal and With Bayonets Only: The British Army on Campaign in North America, 1775-1783 (Campaigns and ... Matthew H. Spring University of Oklahoma Press, 2008 Very well done This is an excellent volume on how the British actually fought the AWI. It debunks several myths about tactics and operations. It is not a history of the war battle-by-battle, which really is not needed anyway. Great chapters on British firepower, reliance on ...             Baghdad at Sunrise: A Brigade Commander's War in Iraq (Yale Library of Military History) Peter R. Mansoor Yale University Press, 2008 Baghdad at Sunrise Although it felt like it took me a long time to read this book, I realize looking back over the past eleven days, that this is not a book that can be rushed. I had a hard time figuring out exactly how to classify this book. It reads like a memoir, yet it also contains ...             Master and Commander Patrick O'Brian W. W. Norton & Company, 1990 Experiencing the Sea, History, Culture and the World on dry land Patrick O'Brian is one of my favorite authors. I am in a seagoing service and was serving aboard my third ship when my Captain, who knew I was an avid reader, handed me a copy of Master and Commander to read. I was hooked. I saved a little of my liberty money to buy ...             The Mission, The Men, and Me: Lessons from a Former Delta Force Commander Pete Blaber Berkley Hardcover, 2008 I wish I had a sixth star to give it There should be a way to make this "5 star" book stand out above all the other 5 stars. Like other reviewers, I could not put it down - especially the deeper I got into the book. The honesty about the situations and the rich lessons drawn from them make this book ...             Once a Marine: An Iraq War Tank Commander's Inspirational Memoir of Combat, Courage, and Recovery Nick Popaditch, Mike Steere Savas Beatie, 2008 The one true "Gunny" Pick up this book, read it and understand one thing. You have just met a living legend. The book is written like Gunny Pop is standing in the same room you are or sharing a canteen cup of coffee with you on the outskirts of Fallujah. As a Marine, GySgt Popaditch ...             Kill Bin Laden: A Delta Force Commander's Account of the Hunt for the World's Most Wanted Man Dalton Fury St. Martin's Press, 2008 Great Read This was a great read - hard to put down. It's nice to know that we have guys like this watching our back. We learn about some elite capabilities of our forces but are reminded that we live in an imperfect world - tribal differences, alliances, government BS, etc. ...             Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader (1808-1883) John W. Kiser Monkfish Book Publishing, 2008 Acclaim for Commander of the Faithful John Kiser has outdone himself. Before the applause has died for his seminal work on "The Monks of Tibhirine," he now brings us a masterful rendition of Abd el-Kader, a bigger-than-life historical figure who honored his faith through a life of integrity and chivalrous ...             Tigers in the Mud: The Combat Career of German Panzer Commander Otto Carius (Stackpole Military History ... Otto Carius Stackpole Books, 2003 Great Book! "Tigers in the Mud" I found to be very captivating and I couldn't put it down. I wish someone would make this into a authentic movie, the perils and trials Otto Carius went through was very interesting.             It's Your Ship Business Plus, 2007 RIGHT ON THE MARK For those of us starting a career in a leadership position, it is absolutely necessary to get the prespectives of many people. This book is delightful in detailing the thought process of this ship's leader. Wonderul read!             Commander's Kitchen : Take Home the True Taste of New Orleans With More Than 150 Recipes from Commander's ... Ti Adelaide Martin, Jamie Shannon Broadway, 2000 Creole Class Act As a longtime fan of Commander's Palace (and creole and cajun cuisine in general), I found the book as much fun to read as the dishes were to prepare. The beautifully presented recipes and well written preparation tips were made all the better by the inclusion of ...             Sea of Thunder: Four Commanders and the Last Great Naval Campaign 1941-1945 Evan Thomas Simon & Schuster, 2007 A Great Insight Into Naval Warfare Minds This book was thoroughly enjoyable, particularly for a WW2 Naval history buff like myself. Evan Thomas gives us four opposing leaders in the Pacific War. The daring American Admiral "Bull" Halsey who was a famed fighting icon. 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