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In our commitment to the IMATRIX concept, we've consolidated a curated collection of books, reducing the information load. 📦While the Joint Chiefs Of Staff may have experienced a delay in producing their latest official reading list, rest assured, we've consolidated a selection of titles that span critical aspects of leadership, strategy, history, and more. 📖Whether you're a seasoned officer, a dedicated servicemember, or simply enthusiastic about military literature, our IMATRIX-inspired list offers timeless insights that transcend temporal boundaries.
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Title |
Description |
Author |
Why
Should You Consider This |
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Deadly Scenarios: A Military Futurist Explores the Changing Face of War in
the 21st Century |
A global pandemic finds millions
swarming across the U.S. border. Major American cities are leveled by
black-market nukes. China’s growing civil unrest ignites a global showdown.
Pakistan’s collapse leads to a hunt for its nuclear weapons. What if the
worst that could happen actually happens? How will we respond? Are we
prepared? |
Andrew Krepinevich |
Explore possible future scenarios and
challenges in modern warfare. |
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Twentieth Century American Biography
Series: George C. Marshall |
This distinguished series provides
complete interpretive biographies of influential twentieth-century figures.
Based on extensive research and written by a prominent scholar, each concise
study examines the subject's career, private life, political milieu, public
image, and impact on modern society. |
Mark A. Stoler, John Milton Cooper |
Gain insights into the lives and
impact of influential figures in American history. |
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders
Inspire Everyone to Take Action |
In 2009, Simon Sinek started a
movement to help people become more inspired at work, and in turn inspire
their colleagues and customers. Since then, millions have been touched by the
power of his ideas. |
Simon Sinek |
Learn about leadership, inspiration,
and the power of purpose in organizations. |
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The Starfish and the Spider: The
Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations |
Traditional top-down organizations are
like spiders, but starfish organizations are changing the face of business
and the world. What’s the hidden power behind the success of Wikipedia,
Craigslist, and Skype? |
Ori Brafman, Rod A. Beckstrom |
Explore the dynamics of leaderless
organizations and their impact on society and business. |
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The Soldier and the State: The Theory
and Politics of Civil-Military Relations (Belknap Press S) |
Stressing the value of the military
outlook for American national policy, Samuel P. Huntington has developed a
general theory of civil–military relations and subjected it to rigorous
historical analysis. |
Samuel P. Huntington |
Delve into the theory and politics of
civil-military relations in the context of American national policy. |
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Once an Eagle |
Required reading for West Point and
Marine Corps cadets, Once An Eagle is the story of one special man, a soldier
named Sam Damon, and his adversary over a lifetime, fellow officer Courtney
Massengale. |
Anton Myrer |
Explore the lifelong journey and conflicts
of two military officers and the values they uphold. |
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On War |
Carl von Clausewitz’s On War is the
most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its
internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. |
Carl von Clausewitz |
Dive into a comprehensive examination
of the nature of war and its role in policy and strategy. |
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Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the
Future of American Power |
Robert D. Kaplan shows how crucial the
Indian Ocean region has become to American power. |
Robert D. Kaplan |
Gain insights into the geopolitical
significance of the Indian Ocean region and its impact on American power. |
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Some Principles of Maritime Strategy |
Julian S. Corbett draws upon centuries
of naval battles to discuss the development of sound war strategies at sea. |
Julian S. Corbett |
Explore the historical development of
maritime strategy and its significance in naval warfare. |
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The Influence of Sea Power Upon
History, 1660-1783 (Dover Military History, Weapons, Armor) |
First published almost a century ago,
this classic text on the history and tactics of naval warfare had a profound
effect on the imperial policies of all the major powers. |
A. T. Mahan |
Learn about the historical influence
of sea power on world history and military strategy. |
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George Washington and the American
Military Tradition (Mercer University Lamar Memorial Lectures Ser.) |
Investigates the interplay of
militiaman and professional soldier that shaped George Washington’s military
career and fostered the victory that brought independence to the United
States. |
Don Higginbotham |
Explore the military career and legacy
of George Washington in the context of American history. |
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The Command of The Air (USAF Warrior
Studies) |
A classic work on the command of the
air in warfare. |
Giulio Douhet, Dino Ferrari |
Study the concept of air superiority
and its role in modern warfare. |
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Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed
the Art of War |
John Boyd may be the most remarkable
unsung hero in all of American military history. He is remembered as the
greatest U.S. fighter pilot and influential military theorist. |
Robert Coram |
Discover the life and contributions of
John Boyd, a legendary fighter pilot and military strategist. |
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The Black Swan: Second Edition: The
Impact of the Highly Improbable: With a new section: “On Robustness and
Fragility” (Incerto) |
Nassim Nicholas Taleb explores highly
improbable events and their impact on the world, from the rise of religions
to personal life events. |
Nassim Nicholas Taleb |
Reflect on the nature of unpredictable
and impactful events in history and personal life. |
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The Art of War |
The timeless classic by Sun Tzu on the
art of war and strategy. |
Sun Tzu |
Delve into the principles of strategy
and warfare as outlined by Sun Tzu. |
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The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the
New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us And What We Can Do About It |
Investigates how traditional ideas and
policies often fail in a rapidly changing world and explores ways to adapt to
uncertainty. |
Joshua Cooper Ramo |
Explore strategies for dealing with
uncertainty and the changing nature of global challenges. |
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A Message to Garcia: And Other
Essential Writings on Success |
Elbert Hubbard's classic essay on
initiative and responsibility. |
Elbert Hubbard, Charles Conrad |
Learn about the importance of
initiative and responsibility in achieving success. |
