To risk it all : nine conflicts and the crucible of decision

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"From one of the great naval leaders of our time, a master class in decision making under pressure through the stories of nine famous acts of leadership in battle drawn from the history of the United States Navy, with outcomes both glorious and notorious. At the heart of Admiral James Stavridis's training as a naval officer was the preparation to lead sailors in combat, to face the decisive moment in battle when it arises and make the best decisi...

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ISBN:

9780593297742

Description:

xxvii, 323 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Other Title:

Nine conflicts and the crucible of decision

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-312) and index

Contents:

The power of "No" / Captain John Paul Jones, Continental Navy
A young man's game / Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, United States Navy
Risky business / Rear Admiral David Farragut, United States Navy
Cool hand George / Commodore George Dewey, United States Navy
The protector / Cook Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller, United States Navy
The world wonders / Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, United States Navy
No way out / Lieutenant Commander Lloyd M. Bucher, United States Navy
Pirates of the Gulf of Aden / Rear Admiral Michelle Howard, United States Navy
The red flare / Captain Brett Crozier, United States Navy

LCCN:

2021030958

Control Number:

3205953

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