I learned a lot from reading this book. I’ve heard of Colditz before but never read a history of the castle and the camp within it
Black Hearts’ strength is telling the events leading up to the crime are riveting and should be studied by every person who wants to lead anyone in uniform
I Escaped from Auschwitz by Rudolf Vrba, originally published in the 1960s, is an important testament to courage, honesty, and selfless bravery
The book’s argument is that the military must welcome non-traditional, collaborative approaches to innovation so it can leverage new technologies promptly
The path to the Confederate attack on a Fort Sumter was paved by misunderstandings, missed opportunities, slow and/or vague communications, and indecisiveness
Through the eyes of Frankie, we get to a moving experience, told with honesty and conviction about the struggles of women veterans
I especially enjoyed reading about his relationship with General Sherman & Abraham Lincoln. Grant writes in direct and precise language, with a clear narrative
This is an excellent biography with fantastic collections of charts, pictures, and maps. His time as a new General is something I found to be most interesting
This is a story with many layers, brutal and naked, which had several twists I did not see coming. There are many themes, consequences of choices made, secrets
Lincoln’s ability to let go of personal slights is one of his attributes, infusing his administration with talented individuals, albeit with large egos