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Book cover of 'Pegasus Bridge'.

AST

'Pegasus Bridge' by Stephen Ambrose

A video review by Steen Bisgaard on the book 'Pegasus Bridge' by Stephen Ambrose. By securing and holding the Caen Canal Bridge, British troops were able to prevent German reinforcements reaching the beaches of Normandy.

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LES

'Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life' by James Kerr

Chris Field's review of this book highlights its utility for serviceman and women.

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Book cover of 'Broken Nation'.

OPP

Book Review | Broken Nation: Australians in the Great War

Darren Cronshaw reviews Joan Beaumont's WWI history, Broken Nation, which he argues 'not only maps the tides of battle for Australia’s involvement overseas in the Great War but also offers page-turning social analysis of the home front and its effect on future history'.

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Darren Cronshaw

Young boys with backpacks.

AST

Review essay: Athena Rising / Raising Boys

The incoming Commander of Forces Command examines two books that can help us to become better leaders.

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Book cover of 'American Nature'.

LES

Book Review | American Nations: History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Colin Woodard’s book, 'American Nations', provides some unique knowledge and understanding of the people, cultures and regions comprising North America in general and the United States of America in particular.

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Book cover of 'Black Hearts'.

LES

Book review of Black Hearts: One Platoon's Descent into Madness in Iraq's Triangle of Death by Jim Frederick

This book was proposed by LTCOL Brendan Robinson at the recent Headquarters Forces Command PME activity for the Forces Command 2020-21 Reading List.

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Brendan Robinson

Book cover of 'The Elite'.

AST

Book Review | The Elite: Think Like An Athlete Succeed Like a Champion – 10 Things the Elite Do Differently

In this book review, Chris Field demonstrates how the ten key skills that elite athletes employ as part of their success can be adopted by all of us in the profession of arms, regardless of our rank or role.

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Book cover of 'Range'.

LES

Book Review | Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialised World

Avid reader and keen book reviewer, Chris Field, brings us another high quality and insightful book review. This time on David Epstein's 'Range'.

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Book cover of 'Learned Optimism'.

OPP

Book Review | Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman

How optimistic are you, or do you believe you are a natural pessimist? This book review by Chris Field examines Dr Martin Seligman's new book 'Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life' and is a great read – for optimists and pessimists alike!

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Book cover of 'The Journey of You'.

OPP

Book Review | The Journey of You – Be the Hero of Your Own Adventure

Dr Jackson is an expert in professional leadership and development, a visiting fellow at the Australian War College, monthly contributor to The Leadership Review magazine, published author and speaker. Chris Field gives us a review of 'The Journey of You – Be the Hero of Your Own Adventure'.

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