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Challenge of Command (West Point Military History Series) (Paperback)

by Roger H. Nye (Author)

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Product Details

Paperback: 187 pages
Publisher: Perigee Trade; 1 edition (December 1, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0895292807
ISBN-13: 978-0895292803
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #322,054 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 books cite this book:

The American Military Ethic: A Meditation by James H. Toner on page 152, page 197, and Back Matter
The Past as Prologue: The Importance of History to the Military Profession by Williamson Murray on page 49, and page 51
Morals Under the Gun: The Cardinal Virtues, Military Ethics, and American Society by James H. Toner in Back Matter
Inventing Grand Strategy and Teaching Command: The Classic Works of Alfred Thayer Mahan Reconsidered (Woodrow Wilson Center Press) by Jon Tetsuro Sumida in Back Matter
The Army by Harold Nelson on page 346

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reading for every officer, May 12, 1999

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This book is essential reading for all those who are or hope to someday be military leaders. It utilizes philosophy, ethics, and morals in its discussion of an ideal leader. it is versatile in that it can be used early in an officer's career to guide him, or later, to refine him. "The Challenge of Command" should be required reading of all officers and officer candidates.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Military Officers, November 3, 1998

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This book should be on the desk of every officer in the U.S. military. The book is insightful by itself, but the bibliography is priceless. New officer's are often told by their mentors to "read biographies of great men". Of course, their first question (often to themselves) is "Where do I find that kinda stuff???" This is the book for them. I ordering a copy for my new officers (and myself) right now.

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5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL, December 13, 2004

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By all means this text is essential to your quest to become a leader. Although slotted for an outlook more akin to officers; I would highly recommend this book to enlisted members as well. As an NCO myself this book was incredibly insightful and has definitely furthered my career as a member of the military. If only more officers would read this book the Arms would be a much better, and effective, entity.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Starting Point
This well-written and short book was crafted to serve as a starting point for those military leaders who wish to further refine their leadership skills. Read more

Published 14 months ago by Pepe N. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Very very good
Shows what a military officer needs to read and how to apply it to get an inner foundation for effective leadership. Read more

Published on May 20, 2007 by T. Warner

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Buy it. worth the literary recomends alone.

Reading for commanders indeed.

Published on January 13, 2007 by WES

1.0 out of 5 stars The author didn't write what he thought he wrote.
The author, having spent his military life reading about leadership, tries to write a book about leadership. Read more

Published on July 30, 2006 by Gen Falel

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading for leaders, mentors, and thinkers.
Roger Nye's book comes from real world experiences, his own and others. It reflects a lifetime of study, intellectual thought, and discourse with some of the best leaders and... Read more

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