Williamsburg Regional Library

West Point leadership, profiles of courage, there were several authors who contributed to this book and each is acknowledged for their work at the site of the biography ; unless otherwise acknowledged, all writing was done by Daniel E. Rice, USMA, 1988 and Lieutenant Colonel (USA, Retired) John A. Vigna, USMA 1988

Label
West Point leadership, profiles of courage, there were several authors who contributed to this book and each is acknowledged for their work at the site of the biography ; unless otherwise acknowledged, all writing was done by Daniel E. Rice, USMA, 1988 and Lieutenant Colonel (USA, Retired) John A. Vigna, USMA 1988
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 504-511)
resource.biographical
collective biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
West Point leadership
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
852900512
Responsibility statement
there were several authors who contributed to this book and each is acknowledged for their work at the site of the biography ; unless otherwise acknowledged, all writing was done by Daniel E. Rice, USMA, 1988 and Lieutenant Colonel (USA, Retired) John A. Vigna, USMA 1988
Series statement
Local authors project
Sub title
profiles of courage
Summary
"West Point Leadership: Profiles of Courage" is a multiple award winning inspirational book. The Independent Book Publishers Association announced this unique leadership book will receive three awards: Best Biography, Best Gift Book and Best First Book by an Author. All three awards will be either Silver or Gold and awarded on May 28, 2014. The book contains the authorized biographies of some legendary West Point graduates such as Generals McChrystal, Petraeus, Dempsey, Austin, Odierno, Brooks as well as many other military leaders from contemporary and historic times such as Grant, Pershing, MacArthur, Eisenhower. The book also includes the authorized biographies of West Point graduates who have led in many other fields such as Senator Jack Reed, Coach K, Buzz Aldrin and many more. The book has a total of 200 biographies and over 1,600 unique photos- many of them never seen before. The authors conducted hundreds of interviews and twenty-five authors contributed to this revolutionary award winning book. Civil War enthusiasts will love the 28 biographies of the major leaders from both the Union and the Confederacy
Table Of Contents
Taking the oath -- Mission -- Presidential perspectives -- Biography chapters -- Tourism to West Point and the Hudson Valley -- Class ring tradition -- The Boy Scouts of America -- Army Medal of Honor
Target audience
adult
resource.variantTitle
Inspirational profiles of West Point graduates who have shaped our world
Contributor
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