Download or read book Military Wisdom written by Brigadier V.K. Bali and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Military Wisdom’ is almost half-a-century long indulgence – comprising collection, collation and compilation of military wisdom and thoughts as experienced and articulated by famous warriors and thinkers from across the world and all ages. These pages in your hands encapsule almost all the facets of soldiering and are intended to motivate not only the military fraternity but even those who are not integral to it, for battle of life is not only restricted to those who carry arms. For those who do not weild weapons, this volume affords a rare view of the hearts and minds of the men who take to their uniforms as extention of their skin and are ever yearning to slay and sacrifice when duty blows the trumpet so that those within the geographic confines of the borders can savour peace, prosperity and happiness. Military Wisdom by Brigadier V.K. Bali: Military Wisdom - Insights from a Seasoned Officer: Military Wisdom by Brigadier V.K. Bali is a compelling book that offers valuable insights and lessons from the perspective of a seasoned military officer. Drawing from his extensive experience and expertise, Bali shares profound wisdom and principles that can be applied not only in military contexts but also in various aspects of life, including leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and resilience. Key Aspects of the Book "Military Wisdom": Insights from a Seasoned Officer: As a highly experienced military officer, Brigadier V.K. Bali shares his unique insights and firsthand experiences in this book. Readers gain a rare glimpse into the world of the military, as Bali reflects on his time in service and distills the wisdom acquired from challenging situations and critical decision-making. Leadership and Teamwork: The book delves into the principles of effective leadership and teamwork, drawing upon military strategies and practices. Bali offers valuable guidance on building strong teams, fostering a sense of camaraderie, instilling discipline, and leading by example, with practical applications that extend beyond the military realm. Resilience and Adaptability: Bali highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Drawing from military operations and experiences, the book provides insights into overcoming challenges, making quick and sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining mental and emotional fortitude in demanding situations. Brigadier V.K. Bali, the author of Military Wisdom, is a highly respected and decorated military officer with a wealth of experience and expertise. Having served in various leadership roles and challenging environments, Bali brings a unique perspective to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Through this book, he shares his military wisdom, offering readers valuable insights that can be applied in both professional and personal contexts, inspiring them to cultivate the qualities of a strong and effective leader. Military Wisdom by Brigadier V.K. Bali: Military Wisdom - Insights from a Seasoned Officer: Military Wisdom by Brigadier V.K. Bali is a compelling book that offers valuable insights and lessons from the perspective of a seasoned military officer. Drawing from his extensive experience and expertise, Bali shares profound wisdom and principles that can be applied not only in military contexts but also in various aspects of life, including leadership, decision-making, teamwork, and resilience. Key Aspects of the Book "Military Wisdom": Insights from a Seasoned Officer: As a highly experienced military officer, Brigadier V.K. Bali shares his unique insights and firsthand experiences in this book. Readers gain a rare glimpse into the world of the military, as Bali reflects on his time in service and distills the wisdom acquired from challenging situations and critical decision-making. Leadership and Teamwork: The book delves into the principles of effective leadership and teamwork, drawing upon military strategies and practices. Bali offers valuable guidance on building strong teams, fostering a sense of camaraderie, instilling discipline, and leading by example, with practical applications that extend beyond the military realm. Resilience and Adaptability: Bali highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity. Drawing from military operations and experiences, the book provides insights into overcoming challenges, making quick and sound decisions under pressure, and maintaining mental and emotional fortitude in demanding situations. Brigadier V.K. Bali, the author of Military Wisdom, is a highly respected and decorated military officer with a wealth of experience and expertise. Having served in various leadership roles and challenging environments, Bali brings a unique perspective to the principles of leadership, teamwork, and resilience. Through this book, he shares his military wisdom, offering readers valuable insights that can be applied in both professional and personal contexts, inspiring them to cultivate the qualities of a strong and effective leader.
Download or read book Sun Tzu at Gettysburg Ancient Military Wisdom in the Modern World written by Bevin Alexander and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The world’s most fascinating battles and how they were won or lost, according to the Chinese sage.”—Kirkus Reviews Imagine if Robert E. Lee had withdrawn to higher ground at Gettysburg instead of sending Pickett uphill against the entrenched Union line. Or if Napoléon, at Waterloo, had avoided mistakes he’d never made before. The advice that would have changed these crucial battles was written down centuries before Christ was born—but unfortunately for Lee, Napoléon, and Hitler, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War only became widely available in the West in the mid-twentieth century. As Bevin Alexander shows, Sun Tzu’s maxims often boil down to common sense, in a particularly pure and clear form. When Alexander frames these modern battles against 2,400-year-old precepts, the degree of overlap is stunning.
Download or read book Brilliant Manoeuvres written by Richard Martin and published by Global Professional Pub. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Essential reading for those in senior positions in business * All military concepts are fully explained with diagrams, historical examples, or personal anecdotes, and then translated into terms and tools that can be used in business * Includes business and military examples, personal anecdotes, and real-life experiences of the author, in both business and military settings Brilliant Manoeuvres - How to Use Military Wisdom to Win Business Battles is for executives and entrepreneurs who are looking to create and sustain competitive advantage and to lead their teams in the face of determined competition and rivalry. Based on the author's experience as a business consultant and entrepreneur, business executives and entrepreneurs like to see themselves as modern day warriors and generals, fighting off competitors and conquering new markets. They talk about attacking competitors, defending turf, firing warning shots, establishing beachheads, bypassing the competition, digging a protective moat, and so on. Martin starts by explaining how and why military leaders and planners actually think and operate the way they do. He translates this into terms that business people can readily apply to their own reality so they can survive and thrive. In other words, this book is a practical guidebook, and not just another set of exhortations to "lead from the front" or to "win without fighting." The book includes ten chapters, and each will incorporate historical examples and personal experiences from the author's military and consulting careers, as well as historical and contemporary business illustrations to show how these concepts apply to business. It will also include practical exercises and tools that the business leader and entrepreneur can use to seize and maintain the initiative against competitors, avoid obstacles and entrenched opposition, and defend competitive advantages against attacks and incursions. Other concepts to be covered include mass and economy of effort, intelligence, cohesion and morale, friction and uncertainty, and of course, leadership and inspiration.
Download or read book The Wit and Wisdom of Our Troops written by and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duty, Honor, Country—those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. —Gen. Douglas MacArthur THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS is a poignant tribute to our country, and to the courageous men and women who serve it. This moving and inspirational collection presents wise words and moving stories about the U.S. military—from the Revolutionary War to conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan—from all branches of the armed services. Two hundred quotes reflect enduring themes of discipline, character, strategy, and leadership through centuries of both war and peace. Little-known facts, stories of heroism, and inspiring historic and modern photographs round out this collection dedicated to fighting the good fight for liberty, equality, and democracy at home and abroad. The roster of inspiring voices featured in this collection includes: Gen. Omar Bradley Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody Captain John Paul Jones Ulysses S. Grant Dwight Eisenhower Nathan Hale John F. Kennedy Gen. George C. Marshall John McCain Gen. Stanley McChrystal Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. George S. Patton Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry Admiral Michael Mullen Gen. John Pershing Gen. David Petraeus Gen. Colin Powell Teddy Roosevelt Gen. Norman Schwarzkoff Gen. William T. Sherman George Washington Gen. William Westmoreland And so many more. THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE TROOPS presents more than 200 quotes and quips, along with patriotic personal stories, and captivating images making this the perfect piece of Americana.
Download or read book Stories Around the Table written by Terri Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Collection of first-person essays written by military family members about marriage, parenting, moving, deployment, grief, careers, faith, friendship, and more in military life"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Military Virtues written by Michael Skerker and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-31 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military professionals need to have a clear and working knowledge of the ethical decision-making process that underpin their profession in order to evaluate situations quickly. This volume identifies 14 key virtues and through introductory essays and real world examples, provides guidance for service personnel at every stage of their career.
Download or read book Make Your Bed written by Admiral William H. McRaven and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a Navy SEAL's inspiring graduation speech, this #1 New York Times bestseller of powerful life lessons "should be read by every leader in America" (Wall Street Journal). If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed. On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better. Admiral McRaven's original speech went viral with over 10 million views. Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments. "Powerful." --USA Today "Full of captivating personal anecdotes from inside the national security vault." --Washington Post "Superb, smart, and succinct." --Forbes
Download or read book War Wisdom written by Christian P. Potholm and published by UPA. This book was released on 2015-10-16 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War Wisdom: A Cross Cultural Sampling is a unique combination of directory and analysis. It provides a relevant “universe” of quotations, together with their authors, about war from various ages and across a large number of societies including those found in China, Japan, Persia, Mongolia, Europe, and America (both North and South), as well as Native American nations and Africa. A lengthy introductory essay presents and analyzes a dozen relevant themes found throughout those cultures, themes which show a pattern of very widespread, if not universal, appeal. Of particular relevance is the author’s engagement with the conflicting wisdom pertaining to war found within the same society as well as common themes appearing across cultures, societies, and time frames.
Download or read book Give War and Peace a Chance written by Andrew D. Kaufman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-20 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This lively appreciation of one of the most intimidating and massive novels ever written should persuade many hesitant readers to try scaling the heights of War and Peace sooner rather than later” (Publishers Weekly). Considered by many critics the greatest novel ever written, War and Peace is also one of the most feared. And at 1,500 pages, it’s no wonder why. Still, in July 2009 Newsweek put War and Peace at the top of its list of 100 great novels and a 2007 edition of the AARP Bulletin included the novel in their list of the top four books everybody should read by the age of fifty. A New York Times survey from 2009 identified War and Peace as the world classic you’re most likely to find people reading on their subway commute to work. What might all those Newsweek devotees, senior citizens, and harried commuters see in a book about the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s? War and Peace is many things. It is a love story, a family saga, a war novel. But at its core it’s a novel about human beings attempting to create a meaningful life for themselves in a country torn apart by war, social change, political intrigue, and spiritual confusion. It is a mirror of our times. Give War and Peace a Chance takes readers on a journey through War and Peace that reframes their very understanding of what it means to live through troubled times and survive them. Touching on a broad range of topics, from courage to romance, parenting to death, Kaufman demonstrates how Tolstoy’s wisdom can help us live fuller, more meaningful lives. The ideal companion to War and Peace, this book “makes Tolstoy’s characters lively and palpable…and may well persuade readers to finally dive into one of the world’s most acclaimed—and daunting—novels” (Kirkus Reviews).
Download or read book Military Power written by Stephen Biddle and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In war, do mass and materiel matter most? Will states with the largest, best equipped, information-technology-rich militaries invariably win? The prevailing answer today among both scholars and policymakers is yes. But this is to overlook force employment, or the doctrine and tactics by which materiel is actually used. In a landmark reconception of battle and war, this book provides a systematic account of how force employment interacts with materiel to produce real combat outcomes. Stephen Biddle argues that force employment is central to modern war, becoming increasingly important since 1900 as the key to surviving ever more lethal weaponry. Technological change produces opposite effects depending on how forces are employed; to focus only on materiel is thus to risk major error--with serious consequences for both policy and scholarship. In clear, fluent prose, Biddle provides a systematic account of force employment's role and shows how this account holds up under rigorous, multimethod testing. The results challenge a wide variety of standard views, from current expectations for a revolution in military affairs to mainstream scholarship in international relations and orthodox interpretations of modern military history. Military Power will have a resounding impact on both scholarship in the field and on policy debates over the future of warfare, the size of the military, and the makeup of the defense budget.
Download or read book The Armed Forces Officer written by Richard Moody Swain and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2017 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1950, when he commissioned the first edition of The Armed Forces Officer, Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall told its author, S.L.A. Marshall, that "American military officers, of whatever service, should share common ground ethically and morally." In this new edition, the authors methodically explore that common ground, reflecting on the basics of the Profession of Arms, and the officer's special place and distinctive obligations within that profession and especially to the Constitution.
Download or read book No Better Friend No Worse Enemy written by Jim Proser and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in-depth look at the marine hero who has become one of the most beloved and admired men in America today: Secretary of Defense James Mattis. In the hyper-partisan political atmosphere of 2017, General James Mattis astonishingly received nearly unanimous bipartisan support for his nomination for Secretary of Defense. What is it about Mattis that generates such respect and appreciation across the political spectrum? In this illuminating biography, Jim Proser takes readers through the general’s illustrious career, featuring firsthand accounts of his running some of the most significant military engagements in recent American history. Readers will understand what it feels like to work for, and fight alongside, this remarkable figure. Mattis is a devout student of history and an erudite reader, revered by rank-and-file Marines, officers, academics, politicians, and civilians alike. In 2003, he shared a message in his “Eve of Battle Speech” with the men and women under his command in the 1st Marine Division, outlining their responsibilities. Emphasizing the importance of the mission and the goal to act with honor, Mattis ended with the motto he had adapted from another great figure, Roman general Lucius Cornelius Sulla: “Demonstrate to the world that there is ‘No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy’ than a US Marine.” Chronicling how Mattis’s martial and personal values have elevated him to the highest levels of personal success and earned him the trust of a nation, Proser proves that America is stronger because of the secretary’s service and his example. “A concise, fast-moving story of the battle career of the introspective and fiery General James Mattis, one of America’s most intriguing and gifted military figures of the postwar era. From this lively portrait, Proser’s Mattis emerges as our generation’s composite of George S. Patton and Omar Bradley.” —Victor Davis Hanson, author of The Second World Wars
Download or read book Awesome Sh t My Drill Sergeant Said written by Dan Caddy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official tie-in book to the wildly popular Facebook page, featuring brand-new crazy, off-the-wall, outrageously funny, and downright “awesome” pearls of wisdom from real-life drill sergeants and instructors from all branches of the military. Sweat dries. Blood clots. Bones heal. Suck it up, buttercup. After his deployment in Afghanistan, Dan Caddy began swapping great drill sergeant stories by e-mail with other combat veterans—an exchange with friends that would grow into the dedicated Facebook page, “Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said.” But what began as a comedic outlet has evolved into a robust online community and support network that conducts fundraisers for and donates to military charities, has helped veterans struggling with PTSD and other issues, and on numerous occasions, literally saved lives. Now, Caddy shares more great DS stories—most never before seen—in this humorous collection. Often profane, sometimes profound, yet always entertaining, these rants from real life soldiers are interspersed with lively sidebars, Top 10 lists, stories from fans, one-liners, and more. For anyone who has suffered a hard-ass manager (in uniform or not), Awesome Sh*t My Drill Sergeant Said will add a much needed dose of humor to the day.
Download or read book Seven Pillars of Wisdom written by Thomas Edward Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chess and the Art of War written by Al Lawrence and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inside Chess and the Art of War, you'll find an ancient military history drawn from and adapted into a helpful guide on how to become a chess master at any skill level. 2,500 years ago Sun Tzu wrote a military treatise called The Art of War. Since then, the book has been used not just by military tacticians but by business leaders, planners, traders, politicians, and even sports coaches. Here, Sun Tzu's lessons are applied to how to play a winning game of chess. Chess is not an easy game to learn, nor an easy game to master, even if you've been playing chess for years. In Chess and the Art of War author and chess teacher Al Lawrence and International Grandmaster Elshan Moradiabadi have studied Tzu and drawn on his philosophies to deliver 40 fascinating lessons organized into the opening, the middlegame, and the end game. Illustrated with extracts from classic chess games, the authors prove that playing by Sun Tzu's philosophies will make you a skilled opponent and a winning player. Whether you're a beginner or a tournament veteran, Sun Tzu's ancient lessons in Chess and the Art of War will teach you something new and useful on and off the chessboard.
Download or read book Wealth War and Wisdom written by Barton Biggs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-17 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intriguing look at how past market wisdom can help you survive and thrive during uncertain times In Wealth, War & Wisdom, legendary Wall Street investor Barton Biggs reveals how the turning points of World War II intersected with market performance, and shows how these lessons can help the twenty-first-century investor comprehend our own perilous times as well as choose the best strategies for the modern market economy. Through these pages, Biggs skillfully discusses the performance of equities in both victorious and defeated countries, examines how individuals preserved their wealth despite the ongoing battles, and explores whether or not public equities were able to increase in value and serve as a wealth preserver. Biggs also looks at how other assets, including real estate and gold, fared during this dynamic and devastating period, and offers valuable insights on preserving one's wealth for future generations. With clear, concise prose, Biggs Reveals how the investment insights of truly trying times can be profitably applied to modern day investment endeavors Follows the performance of global markets against the backdrop of World War II Offers many relevant lessons-about life, politics, financial markets, wealth, and survival-that can help you thrive in the face of adversity Wealth, War & Wisdom contains essential insights that will help you navigate modern financial markets during the uncertain times that will increasingly define this new century.
Download or read book Warrior Wisdom written by Kazumi Tabata and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Martial arts legend Grandmaster Kazumi Tabata presents a brilliant analysis for modern readers of the most famous work of martial strategy, The Art of War by Sun Tzu. Warrior Wisdom also includes an analysis of the lesser-known The Tactics of Shokatsu Komei, as well as additional warrior tactics that have enabled the author to become a Grandmaster in Shotokan Karate and one of the most influential martial artists in North America. Since he was sent to the United States by his master Isao Obata in the 1960s to promote Karate, Tabata has continually refined his teaching methods and distillations of classic Eastern knowledge to enable Westerners to understand and take to heart these valuable lessons truly. This martial arts strategy book should be read by anyone interested in learning the ancient wisdom of these timeless classics to overcome challenges and excel in everything they do--whether in the martial arts, in business, or in everyday life.
