Author : Bob Woodward
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 551 pages
File Size : 16,92 MB
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1471104745
It is impossible to examine any part of the war on terrorism in the twenty-first century without seeing the hand of Dick Cheney, Colin Powell or one of their loyalists. The Commanders,an account of the use of the military in the first Bush administration, is in many respects their story -- the intimate account of the tensions, disagreements and debates on the road to war.
Author : Amelia Hoover Green
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2018-10-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1501726498
Why do some military and rebel groups commit many types of violence, creating an impression of senseless chaos, whereas others carefully control violence against civilians? A classic catch-22 faces the leaders of armed groups and provides the title for Amelia Hoover Green’s book. Leaders need large groups of people willing to kill and maim—but to do so only under strict control. How can commanders control violence when fighters who are not under direct supervision experience extraordinary stress, fear, and anger? The Commander’s Dilemma argues that discipline is not enough in wartime. Restraint occurs when fighters know why they are fighting and believe in the cause—that is, when commanders invest in political education. Drawing on extraordinary evidence about state and nonstate groups in El Salvador, and extending her argument to the Mano River wars in Liberia and Sierra Leone, Amelia Hoover Green shows that investments in political education can improve human rights outcomes even where rational incentives for restraint are weak—and that groups whose fighters lack a sense of purpose may engage in massive violence even where incentives for restraint are strong. Hoover Green concludes that high levels of violence against civilians should be considered a "default setting," not an aberration.
Author : Lena Blake
Publisher : Lena Blake
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 26,33 MB
Release : 2024-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The Commander's Weakness: A Gripping Tale of Love, Loss, and Revenge in a World of Secrets Kimberly thought she had a normal life—until everything shattered. Raised by undercover agents working for a secret government organization, her world is flipped upside down when an ambush takes her mother's life and her father vanishes without a trace. In the aftermath, Kimberly is thrust into the highly secured Military Zone, a mysterious and dangerous place created to protect the children of secret agents. Under the command of the cold and ruthless Commander First, Kimberly quickly learns that survival in this world requires obedience, strength, and a resolve like no other. But as she navigates this new life, questions linger: What drove this hardened young commander to power? And why is he feared by so many? Driven by vengeance and hardened by loss, Commander First had long believed he was invincible—until one fateful encounter changed everything. Kimberly's arrival stirs emotions he thought he'd buried forever, unveiling a vulnerability with a name and a face: Kimberly. In a world where trust is a luxury and enemies are lurking everywhere, The Commander's Weakness tells the thrilling story of two lives intertwined by fate, forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. Will they rise above their pasts, or will their weaknesses become their downfall? This page-turning novel is perfect for fans of military romance, action-packed thrillers, and stories of unexpected love set against the backdrop of a secretive world where danger lurks around every corner. Discover The Commander's Weakness—a gripping blend of intrigue, passion, and the fight for survival.
Author : Kathleen A. Quinkert
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 31,67 MB
Release : 1990
Category : M1 (Tank)
ISBN :
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Publisher :
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 50,53 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Maritime law
ISBN :
Author : Jonathan Gillespie-Payne
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2003-07-22
Category : History
ISBN : 147382060X
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : Sons of Veterans, U.S.A.
Publisher :
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 17,50 MB
Release : 1897
Category : United States
ISBN :
Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 11,62 MB
Release : 2009-04-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0061874493
This joint WWII biography of Roosevelt, Churchill, Marshall, and Brooke “is a triumph of vivid description, telling anecdotes, and informed analysis” (The New York Review of Books). Masters and Commanders explores the degree to which the course of the Second World War turned on the relationships and temperaments of four of the strongest personalities of the twentieth century: political masters Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt and the commanders of their armed forces, General Sir Alan Brooke and General George C. Marshall. Each was exceptionally tough-willed and strong-minded, and each was certain that only he knew best how to win the war. Andrew Roberts, “Britain's finest contemporary military historian” (The Economist), traces the mutual suspicion and admiration, the rebuffs and the charm, the often-explosive disagreements and wary reconciliations, and he helps us to appreciate the motives and imperatives of these key leaders as they worked tirelessly in the monumental struggle to destroy Nazism.
Author : William C. Davis
Publisher : Smithmark Pub
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 38,78 MB
Release : 1996-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780765198372
Illustrated with contemporary photographs, artwork of uniforms, and equipment, this volume also features among others the uniforms and personal memorabilia of Generals Lee, Grant, Meade, and Jackson.
Author : Alyssa Marie
Publisher : Alyssa Marie
Page : pages
File Size : 17,81 MB
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN :
Meredith Lee became disillusioned with her military career very quickly. Before she became the leader of Western Fringe Encampment 14, this dedicated Commander worked for the enemy. But she soon realized that the government she thought was protecting it’s citizens turned out to be lying. Those lies cost her dearly. Vowing to make a change as well as amends, she joined the resistance and fought to uncover the truth. Now, while leading a group of super-powered teens and sympathizers in the Great Smoky Mountains, every day brings a new trial. Every day, she faces one question—how much more will she lose? Enter the world of The 12th Factor with this gripping story of newfound hope.
