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by Thomas D. Phillips.
Hardback (6.3×9.3 inches). 307 pages. 2025.
Subtitle: America’s Unsung Military Leaders, Innovators, and Difference Makers Since World War II
This collection of short bios covers commanders who countered enemy attacks with innovative and forceful leadership — from the Berlin Airlift to Afghanistan. Some of the bios I found most interesting were Turner, who coordinated the Berlin Airlift; Walker, who kept the Pusan Perimeter intact; Weyand, who was the architect of the military victory during the Tet Offensive; Thurman, who was the architect of the Panama invasion that captured Noriega; Warden, the planner of the air offensive against Iraq in the Gulf War; and McRaven, the architect of the attack that killed Bin Laden in Pakistan.
The book contains 24 black and white photos, one black and white illustration, and 14 black and white maps.
All totaled, 27 short bios of varying length and depth make for some interesting reading.
Enjoyed it.
— Reviewed by Russ Lockwood
