Book Summaries

Pearl Harbor and the Cost of Strategic Surprise

Three books that examine strategic warning, leadership failure, and enduring intelligence lessons

Jan 22 • David Gran

The Leader’s Bookshelf: 50 Essential Reads Recommended by 4-Star Generals and Admirals

Admiral Stavridis curates a military reading list that sharpens leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking—for any serious reader

Dec 19, 2025 • David Gran

What Military Journals offer to Shape America’s Next Defense Strategy

Four works on discipline, warfighting, and long-term strategy that speak directly to the Pentagon’s challenge of building a ready, relevant Joint Force

Aug 22, 2025 • Phil Gentile

D-Day, June 6, 1944: Enduring Lessons from the Beaches of Operation OVERLORD

Reflections on World War II Leadership, Strategy and Sacrifice from the Allied landings on Normandy

Jun 6, 2025 • Phil Gentile

Iwo Jima at 80: The Battle That Changed the Pacific War

Its significance, the men who fought, and the books that capture their legacy.

Feb 18, 2025 • Phil Gentile

The Ultimate Reading List for Leaders: Insights from Top Military Minds

The Leader's Bookshelf by Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret) and R. Manning Ancell

Nov 15, 2024 • David Gran

Washington's Marines

The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777

Oct 8, 2024 • Phil Gentile

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