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Honorable Warrior

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Author : Lewis Sorley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998

Honorable Warrior written by Lewis Sorley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

A man of extraordinary inner strength and patriotic devotion, General Harold K. Johnson was a soldier's officer, loved by his men and admired by his peers for his leadership, courage, and moral convictions. Lewis Sorley's biography provides a fitting testament to this remarkable man and his dramatic rise from obscurity to become LBJ's Army Chief of Staff during the Vietnam War. A native of North Dakota, Johnson survived more than three grueling years as a POW under the Japanese during World War II before serving brilliantly as a field commander in the Korean War, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism." The latter experiences led to a series of high-level positions that culminated in his appointment as Army chief in 1964 and a cover story in Time magazine. What followed should have been the most rewarding period of Johnson's military career. Instead, it proved to be a nightmare, as he quickly became mired in the politics and ordeal of a very misguided war. Johnson fundamentally disagreed with the three men—LBJ, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, and General William Westmoreland—running our war in Vietnam. He was sharply critical of LBJ's piecemeal policy of gradual escalation and his failure to mobilize the national will or call up the reserves. He was equally despondent over Westmoreland's now infamous search-and-destroy tactics and reliance on body counts to measure success in Vietnam. By contrast, he advocated greater emphasis on cutting the North's supply lines, helping the South Vietnamese provide for their own internal defenses, and sustaining a truly legitimate government in the South. Unheeded, he nevertheless continued to work behind the scenes to correct the nation's flawed approach to the war. Sorley's study adds immeasurably to our understanding of the Vietnam War. It also provides an inspiring account of principled leadership at a time when the American military is seeking to recover the very kinds of moral values exemplified by Harold K. Johnson. As such, it presents a profound morality tale for our own era.

Uncertain Warriors

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Author : David M. Barrett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993

Uncertain Warriors written by David M. Barrett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Lyndon Johnson, when it comes to his role in the Vietnam war, is popularly portrayed as an irrational hawkish leader who bullied his advisers and refused to solicit a wide range of opinions. That depiction, David Barrett, argues, is simplistic and far from accurate.

Uncertain Warriors

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Author : David Fitzgerald
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024

Uncertain Warriors written by David Fitzgerald and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with categories.

In an era where 'history' had supposedly ended, what was an Army for? This question confronted the US Army at the end of the Cold War. Although public support for the military remained high, fewer were sending their children to enlist and questions were raised about the uncertainty of future operations: How would Army leaders prepare soldiers for difficult peacekeeping operations that called for a more human-oriented approach in light of the promises of high-tech warfare? How best to navigate the broader debates about changing gender and sexual norms in American society? Pulled in different directions, the Army struggled to put forward a compelling vision of who and what the American solder should be. In Uncertain Warriors, David Fitzgerald reveals how, in response to this uncertainty, they eventually fell back on an older vision of martial masculinity, embracing a 'warrior ethos' that was meant to define the contemporary American soldier.

The Uncertain Feast

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Author : Solita Solano
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1924

The Uncertain Feast written by Solita Solano and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1924 with categories.

Looking Back At Lbj

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Author : Mitchell B. Lerner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005

Looking Back At Lbj written by Mitchell B. Lerner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Lyndon Baines Johnson ascended to the presidency in the wake of tragedy to lead the United States through one of its most violent and divisive decades. His troubled presidency was marked by endless controversies over civil rights, the Vietnam War, foreign policy, and law-and-order issues, among others. Nearly four decades later, it's now possible to reexamine those controversies to illuminate as never before the achievements and failures of one of the nation's most misunderstood presidents. Drawing upon a wealth of new sources, including recently released phone conversations, these authors shine a bright and probing light on LBJ's beleaguered White House tenure. Collectively, they reinforce the image of Johnson as a highly complex president whose very real achievements have been overshadowed by character flaws and events well beyond his control. Four chapters focus on LBJ's foreign policies, including a positive appraisal of his handling of the 1964 Panama Crisis, but less favorable assessments regarding the downhill slide into Vietnam, the Six Day War, and policies toward the communist bloc. Yet the authors generally depict a president who, contrary to conventional views, did not allow his domestic agenda to overshadow his efforts as chief architect of foreign policy. Five other chapters focus on aspects of LBJ's domestic policies that have been largely neglected: women's rights, Native Americans, agriculture, civil disorder, and fiscal policy. Whether responding to urban riots or balancing different versions of the 1964 Farm Bill, Johnson emerges as a president who never lost sight of the political ramifications of his actions and whose legacy is often more complicated than is usually recognized. All of these writings attest to the complexities of Lyndon Johnson, a larger-than-life leader whose guiding principles can't always be reduced to the catch-phrases he himself and others have employed. The new perspectives and revelations they provide point students, scholars, and presidential buffs alike toward a much more enlightened view of this fascinating figure.

Vietnam

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Author : John Prados
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Vietnam written by John Prados and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with History categories.

The first major synthesis of the war since 2001, drawing upon a host of newly declassified documents, presidential tapes, and overlooked foreign sources to give the most comprehensive look to date of the war that still haunts America.

Of Blood And Broken Dreams

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Author : Ryan Kirk
language : en
Publisher: Waterstone Media
Release Date : 2025-05-30

Of Blood And Broken Dreams written by Ryan Kirk and has been published by Waterstone Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-30 with Fiction categories.

The future is forged through sacrifice. Raised in a distant northern outpost, young Sorova wakes one morning to the approach of an impossibly large invading army. Forced to flee before the deadly storm of steel, Sorova's life quickly devolves into a desperate struggle for survival. Forced to the limits of her endurance, in her darkest moments she wonders if life is still worth living. Marching at the head of the invading Kavenori clans, Mendus is haunted by visions of a dark future. The fate of his people dangles by a thread, and the paths that lead to brighter futures are narrow and treacherous. Powerful forces are stirring in his shadow, and only the strong will live to see the dawning of a new age. Opposing Mendus is a young army of warriors, put to a test beyond any they'd trained for. Kalin serves as the commander of the Lords' Calidryn, an elite unit that forms the tip of the Eranoran spear. He'll do anything he can to protect his people, but he isn't prepared for the sacrifices the Nine will demand from him. Ancient forces wake and armies march, and upon these blood-soaked fields the foundation of a new age will be built. Who will be alive to see it, though, is a question not even the Nine can answer.

Presidential War Power

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Author : Louis Fisher
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004

Presidential War Power written by Louis Fisher and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Law categories.

For this new edition, Louis Fisher has updated his arguments to include critiques of the Clinton & Bush presidencies, particularly the Use of Force Act, the Iraq Resolution of 2002, the 'preemption doctrine' of the current U.S. administration, & the order authorizing military tribunals.

Naval War College Review

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995

Naval War College Review written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with International relations categories.

Kennedy

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Author : Mark J. White
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Release Date : 1998

Kennedy written by Mark J. White and has been published by Palgrave MacMillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Leading Kennedy scholars along with a group of younger historians have mined recently declassified documentation in order to reexamine many of the key issues surrounding JFK's time in the White House: Vietnam, Cuban missile crisis, Berlin crisis, space race, and others. Rejecting the idolatry and bitterness evident in so many previous works on JFK, this study adopts an evenhanded, eclectic approach. The result is a less caricatured, more compelling view of the Kennedy presidency.