Reading Time: 21 minutesIn today’s post, I’m going to share my biggest takeaways from the popular science fiction book Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein. First off, I’m not a big science fiction fan. But I am a major fan of the book Starship Troopers. I’ve watched the movie several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. While I was a … Read more
Reading Time: 11 minutesThere have been a wide range of books written about the Iraq War. These books come in both fiction and non-fiction. Many of these books also come from the viewpoints of people who were there. Some are soldiers and officers, and others from journalists and correspondents. There are even some books written from the “other … Read more
Reading Time: 6 minutesToday, I’m going to talk about the top 20 WW2 books of all time, as I see it. World War II was a time that the soldiers and people who lived through it want to forget, but never will be able too. It resulted in death and carnage on a scale that the world had … Read more
Reading Time: 7 minutesLet’s take a few minutes to share what I believe to be the top 10 military fiction authors of all time. Military fiction has been one of my favorite genres for years. As a former Army officer, I enjoy books that combine authentic military culture, believable characters, realistic tactics, and great storytelling. A good military … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesCompany Command: The Bottom Line is a classic book for aspiring Company Commanders. I first read this book about a year before I took command. One of my peers recommended it, so I went on Amazon and bought a copy. When I got it in the mail, I read it in two settings. If you … Read more
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf someone asked me to recommend just one military leadership book for officers and NCOs, my answer would be easy: Small Unit Leadership by Colonel (Retired) Dandridge M. Malone. I’ve read hundreds of military leadership books over the years. Some were good. Some were forgettable. A few were outstanding. But if I had to choose … Read more
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you’re preparing to take command of a company, troop, battery, detachment, or similar-sized military organization, there is one book I highly recommend adding to your professional reading list: Taking the Guidon. No matter what branch of service you’re in, taking command is one of the most important and challenging assignments you’ll ever have. The … Read more