Describes the author's transition from a green, wide-eyed newcomer to a seasoned combat veteran establishing authority over the men of his platoon, gaining their trust and coping with the responsibilities of life and death amidst the brutality of war.
A collection of illustrated biographies that profiles more than 240 commanders and twenty-one generals who have made history in naval, field and aerial warfare. Includes photographs, battle plans and timelines that provide accounts of the wars.
Presents a comprehensive biography of Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson that examines his personal leadership and strategies that made him a legend.
An analysis of the military strategies and ongoing legacy of the Civil War general describes the leadership tactics that he incorporated into his winning campaigns, demonstrating how his battlefield decisions influenced the war's outcome.
Examines the life, strategy, and legacy of General Omar Bradley, who commanded the U.S. 12th Army Group in Europe during World War II, describing his involvement in the D-Day landings in 1944 and his influence in future military victories in Europe.
Reveals why Jackson's bold leadership as a general cemented "Old Hickory"'s reputation for being tough and ultimately led to his election as President of the United States in 1828.
