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Author: George Smith Patton
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395735299
Format: PDF, ePub
Pages : 425
Category : History
Languages : en
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War As I Knew It

by George Smith Patton, War As I Knew It Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download War As I Knew It books, Transcripts from General Patten's war diary covering his campaigns in Sicily, France, and Germany

Author: George S. Patton (jr.)
Publisher:
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Format: PDF, Kindle
Pages : 425
Category : World War, 1939-1945
Languages : en
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War As I Knew It

by George S. Patton (jr.), War As I Knew It Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download War As I Knew It books,

Author: Jan S. Breemer
Publisher:
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Format: PDF, Docs
Pages : 28
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
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War As We Knew It

by Jan S. Breemer, War As We Knew It Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download War As We Knew It books, "This is an exploration, a speculation if you will, on the nature of war in the future. It explores in particular the symptoms of what appears to be a transition, in thought and practice, from a way of warfare that is centered on the notion of destruction to one that has paralysis as its "center of Gravity." At this stage of research, the idea that future war will be "paralysis-based" provides a framework for discerning, interpreting, and organizing a collection of seemingly disconnected phenomena. It is not an argument for a "kinder and gentler" way of war per se ..."--Introduction.

Author: Boris Leonidovich Pasternak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780006121985
Format: PDF, Mobi
Pages : 608
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
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Doctor Zhivago

by Boris Leonidovich Pasternak, Doctor Zhivago Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Doctor Zhivago books, (Book Jacket Status: Jacketed) In the grand tradition of the epic novel, Boris Pasternak's masterpiece brings to life the drama and immensity of the Russian Revolution through the story of the gifted physician-poet, Zhivago; the revolutionary, Strelnikov; and Lara, the passionate woman they both love. Caught up in the great events of politics and war that eventually destroy him and millions of others, Zhivago clings to the private world of family life and love, embodied especially in the magical Lara. First published in Italy in 1957, "Doctor Zhivago "was not allowed to appear in the Soviet Union until 1987, twenty-seven years after the author's death. Translated by Manya Harari and Max Hayward

Author: J. Furman Daniel
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826274455
Format: PDF, Mobi
Pages : 321
Category : History
Languages : en
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Patton

by J. Furman Daniel, Patton Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download Patton books, General George S. Patton Jr. is one of the most successful yet misunderstood figures in American military history. Despite the many books and articles written about him, none considers in depth how his love of history shaped the course of his life. In this thematic biography, Furman Daniel traces Patton’s obsession with history and argues that it informed and contributed to many of his successes, both on and off the battlefield. Patton deliberately cultivated the image of himself as a warrior from ages past; the more interesting truth is that he was an exceptionally dedicated student of history. He was a hard worker and voracious reader who gave a great deal of thought to how military history might inform his endeavors. Most scholars have overlooked this element of Patton’s character, which Daniel argues is essential to understanding the man’s genius.

Author: Anthony King
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191633437
Format: PDF, Mobi
Pages : 560
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
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The Combat Soldier

by Anthony King, The Combat Soldier Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download The Combat Soldier books, How do small groups of combat soldiers maintain their cohesion under fire? This question has long intrigued social scientists, military historians, and philosophers. Based on extensive research and drawing on graphic analysis of close quarter combat from the Somme to Sangin, the book puts forward a novel and challenging answer to this question. Against the common presumption of the virtues of the citizen soldier, this book claims that, in fact, the infantry platoon of the mass twentieth century army typically performed poorly and demonstrated low levels of cohesion in combat. With inadequate time and resources to train their troops for the industrial battlefield, citizen armies typically relied on appeals to masculinity, nationalism and ethnicity to unite their troops and to encourage them to fight. By contrast, cohesion among today's professional soldiers is generated and sustained quite differently. While concepts of masculinity and patriotism are not wholly irrelevant, the combat performance of professional soldiers is based primarily on drills which are inculcated through intense training regimes. Consequently, the infantry platoon has become a highly skilled team capable of collective virtuosity in combat. The increasing importance of training, competence and drills to the professional infantry soldier has not only changed the character of cohesion in the twenty-first century platoon but it has also allowed for a wider social membership of this group. Soldiers are no longer included or excluded into the platoon on the basis of their skin colour, ethnicity, social background, sexuality or even sex (women are increasingly being included in the infantry) but their professional competence alone: can they do the job? In this way, the book traces a profound transformation in the western way of warfare to shed light on wider processes of transformation in civilian society. This book is a project of the Oxford Programme on the Changing Character of War.

Author: George Packer
Publisher: العبيكان للنشر
ISBN: 9960549909
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Pages : 515
Category : Political Science
Languages : ar
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by George Packer, Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download books, كتاب حاصل على جائزة كورنيليوس رايان لنادي الصحافة عبر البحار؛ لكونه أفضل كتاب تدور أحداثه حول الشؤون الدولية، وحاصل على جائزة كتب مكتبة نيويورك العامة هيلين بيرنستاين للتميز في الصحافة. يروي كتاب (بوابة الحشاشين) كيف أن الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية شرعت تغير تاريخ الشرق الأوسط، فإذا بها قد وقعت في شرك حرب عصابات في العراق، إنه كتاب يبعث الحياة في الناس والأفكار التي أوجدت سياسة الحرب في إدارة بوش، وذهبت بأمريكا إلى بوابة الحشاشين التي تعدُّ نقطة العبور الرئيسة إلى المنطقة الأمريكية في بغداد، كما أن الكتاب يبين موقع الحرب في الحياة الأمريكية: إذ المعركة الأيديولوجية في واشنطن أدّت إلى فوضى في العراق، وأفرزت مصائب لعوائل جراء أبنائها المقتولين هناك، وكشفت البيئة السياسية لبلد ذي أقطاب متعددة، لدرجة يصعب معها أن يفهم المشروع الأمريكي المعقد. إن سرد باكر (الموثوق والواقعي) بصيغة المتكلم يجمع ما بين التاريخ الملحمي وعمق الرواية وحميميتها، كما أنه يقدم وصفاً بارعاً لأكثر مغامرات أمريكة الخارجية إثارة للجدل منذ حرب فيتنام. الكتاب رواية لحرب العراق تقف في مصاف الروايات التاريخية العالمية، مثل: «A Bright Shining Lie ،«Fire in the Lake و«Hell in a Very Small Place»... إن كتاب (بوابة الحشاشين) يحتاج أن يقرأه كل أمريكي. توم بيسل، The New York Observer «إنه كتاب متألق». ريتشارد هولبروك، The Washington Post «إنه كتاب بارع... فتصوير باكر للمناقشات قبل الحرب متقن وجذاب ومؤثر... فهو يضع القارئ في جانب وولتر بنجامين من التاريخ، حيث يكتفي بالمشاهدة، دون أدنى حيلة له، بينما ينتشر الحطام من حوله». غيديون روز، The Washington Post Book World اختير كتاب (بوابة الحشاشين) بوصفه أحد أفضل عشرة كتب لعام 2005 من قبل: The New York Times Book Review, Time Slate, USA Today The Washington Post Book World, The Economist, The Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times Book Review, New York, the San Francisco Chronicle العبيكان للنشر

Author: Robin S. Sharma
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ISBN: 9788179925645
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Pages : 198
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

by Robin S. Sharma, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari books, Now In TeluguWisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and PeaceThis inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to: Develop joyful thoughts Follow our life s mission and calling Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously Value time as our most important commodity Nourish our relationships, and live fully, one day at a timeA Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams And Reaching Your Destiny

Author: Michael O'Dwyer
Publisher: Mittal Publications
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Pages : 464
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India As I Knew It

by Michael O'Dwyer, India As I Knew It Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download India As I Knew It books,

Author: J. Leith Harrell
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1456724940
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Pages : 184
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
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The Peace Officer S Companion

by J. Leith Harrell, The Peace Officer S Companion Books available in PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Docs and Mobi Format. Download The Peace Officer S Companion books, Police work isnt for everyone. Those who choose to answer the call seldom realize what they are getting themselves into. Theyre drawn to the excitement, the pursuit of justice, and the thrill of the chase. Once in uniform, they are confronted by the worst humanity has to offer, departments that seem designed to frustrate rather than support their officers, and friends and family incapable of understanding what theyre going through. Being a cop is an incredibly rewarding way of life, but only if you can keep your head straight. This book aims to help you do just that. Inside youll find 365 inspirational passages from historys greats. Each passage is accompanied by modern analysis from a street cops perspective. Its nothing fancy, just frank observations honed over almost two decades of working the road. Whether you are considering a career in police work, or if you are already on the job, this book is for you. Read one passage per day as part of your beginning of shift ritual or devour it whole in one sitting. Either way, youll enjoy the advice of some of the greatest minds and most accomplished people in history as you find you own answers to the jobs most pressing challenges.