military leadership

Relates the courage of John F. Kennedy during World War II, especially in saving his crew when they were stranded in the South Pacific after their PT boat was rammed by a Japanese warship.

Discusses the events and decisions that led to the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, particularly Truman's role as decision maker and initiator of the act.

Discusses the events leading up to the Battle of Waterloo, the battle itself, and the aftermath.

Tracks the development of Washington's military career from his early missteps to his heroic efforts during the Revolutionary War that led him on the path to the presidency.

"A Cornelia and Michael Bessie book." Discusses FDR as commander in chief during World War II and examines the extent and importance of the President's role in directing America's wartime strategy.

Examines President Lincoln's role as commander in chief during the Civil War. Describes how he had to push his generals toward battle as a self-taught military strategist, and how his leadership skills made him an exceptional commander in chief and ultimately won the respect of his generals.

A series of essays on aspects of Lincoln as a military leader, the Civil War, and the changes in the South.

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.