We’re you in the military?
Do you have a favorite or top two favorite modern military leaders of your own or a book that you’ve read?
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Montanaman · M
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CharlesRomsey · 61-69, M
@Montanaman Royal Navy myself. Served as Weapons Officer on a destroyer during the Falklands conflict. Messy business.
LizOwen · 41-45, F
How modern is modern?
I have a soft spot for Slim, who led the 14th Army in Burma. He wrote a tremendous book 'Defeat into Victory' and in my eyes one of the best ever English generals. Most decent British Army leaders have been Irish born or Scottish. Slim was an Exception.
I have a soft spot for Slim, who led the 14th Army in Burma. He wrote a tremendous book 'Defeat into Victory' and in my eyes one of the best ever English generals. Most decent British Army leaders have been Irish born or Scottish. Slim was an Exception.
Ontheroad · M
@Mindful You did learn among many things, resilience, but also dedication, a sense of humor and most of all, how to dedicate yourself to and care for your team. There was always dedication to your men, women and mission. Once you got that down, the rest took care of itself.
The benefits both while in the Army and since were and are great. Gave me a free college education, lifetime medical care and lifetime pension, just to name a few.
The benefits both while in the Army and since were and are great. Gave me a free college education, lifetime medical care and lifetime pension, just to name a few.
SW-User
I'm retired Army... many years of active duty.
Can you narrow down the question? It's a really broad topic.
I really like the late General Colin Powell, his second book called "It Worked for Me" is quite good.
Of course... I have very technical military treatises that I really like... but those tend to be topic specific, and I'm guessing that's not what you're asking for.
Can you narrow down the question? It's a really broad topic.
I really like the late General Colin Powell, his second book called "It Worked for Me" is quite good.
Of course... I have very technical military treatises that I really like... but those tend to be topic specific, and I'm guessing that's not what you're asking for.
spjennifer · 61-69, T
Pfuzylogic · M
I learned to admire John McCain and that was during the time he was a presidential candidate even though I voted for Obama. I found Admiral Rickover to be a bit bizarre and heard all types of stories about him while I was in the nuclear power program. I did do a report on General Douglas and learned about him when I was in 6th grade.
I did serve 22 years in the U.S. Navy and came out as a Chief Petty Officer.
I did serve 22 years in the U.S. Navy and came out as a Chief Petty Officer.
KentuckyWildcats · M
10liters · 31-35, M
Do u like sub zero
coolnudist · 70-79, M
WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M
Mindful · 56-60, F
@WintaTheAngle sigh… that’s not true of at least a couple that I know, but yes, it. Can be true.
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
@Mindful Dont worry about it. Lol! I think it made me more diseplined. I did love marching.. it was fun. Id always get in trouble for coming home late afrer cadets. The place i had to go was downtown. Back then we had a criusing strip. Man the cars were beautiful. I didnt want to go home. Lol!
ElRengo · 70-79, M
I served my country, long years ago when was needed.
About leaders, each historical period had some interesting ones.
My reading list is a wide one, but there is not IMO an enough theoretical frame to cover all conflicts.
About leaders, each historical period had some interesting ones.
My reading list is a wide one, but there is not IMO an enough theoretical frame to cover all conflicts.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
Mindful · 56-60, F
@sunsporter1649 real name?
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@Mindful Lieutenant General Chesty Puller USMC
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