{"product_id":"taking-command-americas-unsung-military-leaders-innovators-and-difference-makers-since-world-war-ii-hardcover","title":"Taking Command: America's Unsung Military Leaders, Innovators, and Difference Makers Since World War II - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas D. Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond the pantheon of Patton, Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Nimitz lies an untold story of military genius -- the innovative commanders who stepped from their shadows to shape modern warfare from the Cold War to the War on Terror.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the general who made the impossible Berlin Airlift succeed to the mastermind behind the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, \u003ci\u003eTaking Command\u003c\/i\u003e unveils the remarkable stories of twenty-four unsung military leaders who transformed America's fighting forces. These commanders didn't just execute orders-- they revolutionized warfare through innovation, unconventional thinking, and sheer determination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through portraits of these exceptional leaders, readers will discover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How \"Tonnage Tunner\" moved 1.8 million tons of supplies during the Berlin Airlift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Marine general whose controversial Vietnam tactics cost him his career but proved prescient \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Admiral McRaven's leadership principles extend far beyond his famous \"make your bed\" speech \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The untold story behind the \"Be All You Can Be\" commander who later led the Panama invasion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Written by retired Air Force veteran Thomas Phillips, this compelling narrative serves both as a vital missing chapter in American military history and a masterclass in leadership under pressure. For anyone fascinated by military strategy or seeking to understand the qualities of exceptional leadership, \u003ci\u003eTaking Command\u003c\/i\u003e offers unprecedented access to the minds of America's most innovative military commanders.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e served in the U.S. Air Force for thirty-six years. Among other postings, he directed the Military Readiness Center during Operation Desert Storm and led some of the first American troops into Sarajevo. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9.21 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978220765485,"sku":"9780811777278","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/yE6nsWdsUZ9780811777278.webp?v=1775801096","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/taking-command-americas-unsung-military-leaders-innovators-and-difference-makers-since-world-war-ii-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}