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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Once An Eagle
America's War and Peace
Book • 1968
The novel tells the story of Sam Damon, a soldier committed to honor and duty, and his lifelong adversary, Courtney Massengale, who advances through ambition and connections.
The narrative spans multiple conflicts, from the trenches of World War I to the jungles of World War II and the battlegrounds of Vietnam.
It explores the complexities of military life, leadership, and the personal sacrifices that accompany military service.
Through Sam Damon's journey, the book articulates profound lessons on service, ethics, and the realities of conflict, making it a tribute and a somber reflection on military life and universal themes of integrity, family, and sacrifice.
The narrative spans multiple conflicts, from the trenches of World War I to the jungles of World War II and the battlegrounds of Vietnam.
It explores the complexities of military life, leadership, and the personal sacrifices that accompany military service.
Through Sam Damon's journey, the book articulates profound lessons on service, ethics, and the realities of conflict, making it a tribute and a somber reflection on military life and universal themes of integrity, family, and sacrifice.
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Mentioned in 17 episodes
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as a book read by most army officers of his generation, allowing them to refer to characters within.


Stanley McChrystal

232 snips
The Hard Truth About Character | General Stanley McChrystal (PT. 1)
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to young officers and NCOs as a good window into military life.


Stanley McChrystal

194 snips
#761: General Stanley McChrystal and Liv Boeree
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as a book about leadership.


Jack Carr

137 snips
How This Ex-Navy SEAL Turned A Book Into A $1M+ Empire - Jack Carr
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to highlight the difference between a political and servant leadership approach in military leadership.


Brett McKay

68 snips
Leadership Lessons From Military Mentors
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as a book that serves as a case study in leadership, highlighting its educational value.


Jack Carr

43 snips
Jack Carr on Writing, Becoming World Class, and Building Character
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when comparing Echelberger's leadership during the Buna campaign to the hero of this novel.


Peter Mansoor

42 snips
MacArthur's Return to the Philippines, w/ Dr. Peter Mansoor (E43)
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as a book given to him to understand what it means to be a leader.

John Ambo

39 snips
Training, Education, and the Modern Battlefield
Mentioned as a hero of fiction by HR McMaster.

36 snips
The Eternal Optimist: H.R. McMaster on Combat, Faith, and Turning Down the Funk | GoodFellows | Hoover Institution
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to explain how Army professional development is awful from a reading standpoint.

Eric Lofgren

23 snips
Second Breakfast: Department of War, Warrior Culture, Sicario, Dick Winters, SEALs in North Korea,
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when discussing the military system being designed for Courtney Massingale.

Mark McGrath

22 snips
Betrayal of Command: LtCol Asad ‘Genghis’ Khan, USMC (Ret.) on Toxic Leadership & Afghanistan Failure







