Grunts by John Mcmanus
A superb book--an American equivalent to John Keegan's The Face of Battle. I sincerely believe that Grunts is destined to be a classic.--Dave Grossman, Author of On Killing and On Combat From the acclaimed author of The Dead and Those About to Die comes a sweeping narrative of six decades of combat, and an eye-opening account of the evolution of the American infantry. From the beaches of Normandy and the South Pacific Islands to the deserts of the Middle East, the American soldier has been the most indispensable--and most overlooked--factor in wartime victory. In Grunts, renowned historian John C. McManus examines ten critical battles--from Hitler's massive assault on U.S. soldiers at the Battle of the Bulge to counterinsurgency combat in Iraq--where the skills and courage of American troops proved the crucial difference between victory and defeat. Based on years of research and interviews with veterans, this powerful history reveals the ugly face of war in a way few books have, and demonstrates the fundamental, and too often forgotten, importance of the human element in serving and protecting the nation.John McManus is a strategist, researcher, author, advisor, speaker and teacher, and throughout his academic career and writings, he has brought strategy concepts to bear on many of the most demanding problems facing emerging economies, including global and national competition and firm strategy. Dr McManus research is widely cited and his papers have received international recognition and awards.
Mats Winroth is a Professor of Technology Management and Economics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. He has an industrial background in product development and industrial engineering.
Jannis Angelis is a Docent in Operations Strategy in the Department of Industrial Economics and Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. He has a background in venture capital, management consultancy and working for the United Nations. He has received four teaching and eight international research awards.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780451227904 |
| ISBN 10 | 0451227905 |
| Title | Grunts |
| Author | John Mcmanus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Nal Caliber |
| Year published | 2010-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 528 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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