The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today Free Audiobook Download by Thomas E. Ricks

Thomas E. Ricks has written a book that covers the transition of American military command from World War II to today. The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today is made up of six chapters and three appendices. In chapter one, "Origins," Ricks discusses how the United States started its war effort with a focus on training and cooperation with allied powers, instead of going it alone in an attempt to be the "greatest power on earth." Chapter two, "Rapid Expansion," is about how the United States expanded its military capability twice as quickly as it did before because of rapid technological advances like air power and nuclear weapons. Chapter three, "Shock and Awe," is about how tactical innovations gave way to deep disruption in combat in order to achieve quick success. Chapter four, "The New Face of War," talks about how advancements in military affairs have been able to create new types of warfare with a greater focus on stealth and precision strikes at long range distances. Chapter five, "The Human Factor," talks about how human error is not just human nature anymore; instead there are more soldiers willing to die for a cause than ever before and more countries fighting for their beliefs than ever before because of technology advances that

World War II was the most violent conflict that humanity has ever seen. It left over 60 million dead, wounded, and displaced people. In that war, as with all wars before it, control of the battlefield was the goal. Generals must be able to make decisions quickly and devise tactics to be effective in battle.

In this audiobook, Thomas E. Ricks discusses the influence of commanders in America's military over the past fifty years. He includes illustrations and statistics that help give a better understanding of the breadth of these generals' influence. This is an excellent book for anyone who wishes to learn more about how America's leaders have shaped their country over this time period.

While the American Military Command from World War II to Today narrated by William Hughes is a compelling story, it also illustrates how the military has changed over time. It starts in World War II and continues through modern day conflicts and operations. While the narration style seems a little disjointed at times, it still provides an engaging overview of 20th century military history.

The Generals: American Military Command from World War II to Today is a book written by Thomas E. Ricks and narrated by William Hughes. This audiobook tells the story of how American military command has evolved over the last seventy years. It focuses on major military leaders and their strategies in both wars, which include Eisenhower vs Patton, MacArthur vs Ridgway, Kennedy vs Johnson and Nixon vs McNamara.

The Generals is a book about the American military from World War II to today. It has many interesting parts about how the American military expanded in the 20th century and throughout history. The man responsible for this expansion was General Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was able to form a strong relationship with President Harry S Truman to use the military in order to develop and deploy new technological advancements, such as the atomic bomb. This book also looks at how power has shifted over time between different branches of the military, such as the Navy and Air Force.