Isbn: 9780307409065 - the fourth star: four generals and the epic struggle for the future of the united states army (40 risultati)

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Condizione: Good. They were four exceptional soldiers, a new generation asked to save an army that had been hollowed out after Vietnam. They survived the military's brutal winnowing to reach its top echelon. They became the Army's most influential generals in the crucible of Iraq. Collectively, their lives tell the story of the Army over the last four decades and illuminate the path it must travel to protect the nation over the next century. Theirs is a story of successes and failures, of ambitions achieved and thwarted, of the responsibilities and perils of command. The careers of this elite quartet show how the most powerful military force in the world entered a major war unprepared, and how the Army, drawing on a reservoir of talent that few thought it possessed, saved itself from crushing defeat against a ruthless, low-tech foe. In The Fourth Star, you'll follow: -Gen. John Abizaid, one of the Army's most brilliant minds. Fluent in Arabic, he forged an unconventional path in the military to make himself an expert on the Middle East, but this unique background made him skeptical of the war he found himself leading. -Gen. George Casey Jr., the son of the highest-ranking general to be killed in the Vietnam War. Casey had grown up in the Army and won praise for his common touch and skill as a soldier. He was determined not to repeat the mistakes of Vietnam but would take much of the blame as Iraq collapsed around him. -Gen. Peter Chiarelli, an emotional, take-charge leader who, more than any other senior officer, felt the sting of the Army's failures in Iraq. He drove his soldiers, the chain of command, and the U.S. government to rethink the occupation plans-yet rarely achieved the results he sought. -Gen. David Petraeus, a driven soldier-scholar. Determined to reach the Army's summit almost since the day he entered West Point, he sometimes alienated peers with his ambition and competitiveness. When he finally got his chance in Iraq, he-more than anyone-changed the Army's conception of what was possible. Masterfully written and richly reported, The Fourth Star ranges far beyond today's battlefields, evoking the Army's tumultuous history since Vietnam through these four captivating lives and ultimately revealing a fascinating irony: In an institution that prizes obedience, the most effective warriors are often those who dare to question the prevailing orthodoxy and in doing so redefine the American way of war. From the Hardcover edition. …

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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Both the dust jacket and the book are in "Fine" condition. Bookseller Inventory BS/BS10090 102020.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. Crown Publishers, New York. 2009. Hardcover. First Edition/First Printing. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Fine. DJ: Fine. Gray boards with black overlay on spine and bright gold lettering on spine. 330 pp. The story of four Generals asked to save an army that had been hollowed out after Vietnam. They became the most influential generals in the crucible of Iraq. The careers of this elite quartet show how the most powerful military force in the world entered a major was unprepared and how drawing on a reservoir of talent saved itself from crushing defeat by a ruthless, low-tech, foe. A clean pristine copy.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Crown, 2009. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition. They were four exceptional soldiers, a new generation asked to save an army that had been hollowed out after Vietnam. They survived the military's brutal winnowing to reach its top echelon. They became the Army's most influential generals in the crucible of Iraq. Collectively, their lives tell the story of the Army over the last four decades and illuminate the path it must travel to protect the nation over the next century. Theirs is a story of successes and failures, of ambitions achieved and thwarted, of the responsibilities and perils of command. The careers of this elite quartet show how the most powerful military force in the world entered a major war unprepared, and how the Army, drawing on a reservoir of talent that few thought it possessed, saved itself from crushing defeat against a ruthless, low-tech foe. In The Fourth Star, you'll follow: General John Abizaid, one of the Army's most brilliant minds. Fluent in Arabic, he forged an unconventional path in the military to make himself an expert on the Middle East, but this unique background made him skeptical of the war he found himself leading; General George Casey Jr., the son of the highest-ranking general to be killed in the Vietnam War, Casey had grown up in the Army and won praise for his common touch and skill as a soldier. He was determined not to repeat the mistakes of Vietnam but would take much of the blame as Iraq collapsed around him; General Peter Chiarelli, an emotional, take-charge leader who, more than any other senior officer, felt the sting of the Army's failures in Iraq. He drove his soldiers, the chain of command, and the U.S. government to rethink the occupation plans -- yet rarely achieved the results he sought; and General David Petraeus, a driven soldier-scholar. Determined to reach the Army's summit almost since the day he entered West Point, he sometimes alienated peers with his ambition and competitiveness. When he finally got his chance in Iraq, he -- more than anyone -- changed the Army's conception of what was possible. Masterfully written and richly reported, The Fourth Star ranges far beyond today's battlefields, evoking the Army's tumultuous history since Vietnam through these four captivating lives and ultimately revealing a fascinating irony: In an institution that prizes obedience, the most effective warriors are often those who dare to question the prevailing orthodoxy and in doing so redefine the American way of war.…

Hard cover. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 330 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. HAS previous owner's name; clean tight pages, no bent corners; LOOKS BRAND NEW HC 240 Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by previous owner.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Very clean. Some color photographs. Pictures on request.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Inscribed by author Greg Jaffee on half title page in blue ink.Stated FIRST edition, FIRST printing, full number line starting with a 1. Dust jacket is intact and in good condition with minor wear, mostly a few shallow creases on front cover. Text block appears unread and is clean, bright and tight, with no markings, corner creases or other defects noted except for faint tanning on edges. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. 1st Edition.