To risk it all, nine conflicts and the crucible of decision, Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
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To risk it all, nine conflicts and the crucible of decision, Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-312) and index
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contains biographical information
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illustrationsportraits
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
To risk it all
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bibliography
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1261776148
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Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Sub title
nine conflicts and the crucible of decision
Summary
From one of the great naval leaders of our time, a master class in decision making under pressure through the stories of nine famous acts of leadership in battle drawn from the history of the United States Navy, with outcomes both glorious and notorious
Table of contents
The power of "No" / Captain John Paul Jones, Continental Navy -- A young man's game / Lieutenant Stephen Decatur, United States Navy -- Risky business / Rear Admiral David Farragut, United States Navy -- Cool hand George / Commodore George Dewey, United States Navy -- The protector / Cook Third Class Doris "Dorie" Miller, United States Navy -- The world wonders / Admiral William "Bull" Halsey, United States Navy -- No way out / Lieutenant Commander Lloyd M. Butcher, United States Navy -- Pirates of the Gulf of Aden / Rear Admiral Michelle Howard, United States Navy -- The red flare / Captain Brett Crozier, United States Navy
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adult
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Nine conflicts and the crucible of decision
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