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Damn the Torpedoes: Fighting Words, Rallying Cries, and the Hidden History of Warfare

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From the Trojan War to World War II, war has produced some of the most eloquent statements uttered by man. Complete with rich, historical sidebars, this chronological record of battle-tested wisdom delves into the human side of greatness to reveal the often-forgotten context behind such heroic quotes as "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition". "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes", and hundreds more.The result is a truly unique and spellbinding resource as applicable to the chronicles of war as it is to the challenges of contemporary leadership. A book of courage, wit, and passion guaranteed to inspire and enlighten.

Language: English

Pages: 218

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Release: April 01, 1999

ISBN: 0071342621

ISBN 13: 9780071342629

Damn the Torpedoes: Fighting Words, Rallying Cries, and the Hidden History of Warfare

3.2/5 ( ratings)

From the Trojan War to World War II, war has produced some of the most eloquent statements uttered by man. Complete with rich, historical sidebars, this chronological record of battle-tested wisdom delves into the human side of greatness to reveal the often-forgotten context behind such heroic quotes as "Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition". "Don't fire 'til you see the whites of their eyes", and hundreds more.The result is a truly unique and spellbinding resource as applicable to the chronicles of war as it is to the challenges of contemporary leadership. A book of courage, wit, and passion guaranteed to inspire and enlighten.

Language: English

Pages: 218

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Release: April 01, 1999

ISBN: 0071342621

ISBN 13: 9780071342629

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