Netanyahu reads nothing less than victory the objective. Watch the 1970 movie no substitute for victory directed by robert f. It should not be missed by anyone interested in the era or the vietnam war. This book reveals what macarthur knew about setting the right. Access a free summary of no substitute for victory, by theodore kinni and donna kinni and 20000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on. Jan 01, 2005 in no substitute for victory, theodore and donna kinni have captured the essence of the extraordinary leadership skills and strategic vision of general douglas macarthur with whom i was privileged to serve in tokyo and in the early months of the korean war including the landings at inchon. Macarthur was criticizing trumans decision not to seek victory in what was technically called a u.
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Oct 28, 2010 in war, there can be no substitute for victory. No substitute for victory discusses the different roles macarthur held in the military and his leadership skills and techniques. If the print book includes a cdrom, this content is not included within the ebook version. Historically, nixon wrote the book to plead for a stronger, tougher policy visavis the soviets and their encroachments in the third world, in the wake of the reverses suffered during carters administration. May 25, 2011 more pertinent, world war ii was one of the few american wars for which no substitute for victory provided a sensible and sane guide. An intersting product of the time in which it was made, no substitute for victory is a relatively inexpensive historical text of political sentiments in 1970. Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur 97801470217 by theodore kinni. Macarthurs extraordinary life of leadership spanned three wars and more than six decades inside and outside the military. Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur find resources for working and learning online during covid19 prek12 education. The stereotypical military general wields authority like a blunt instrument.
There is no substitute for integrity, and that means no substitute for victory. Nov 20, 2006 there is no substitute for integrity, and that means no substitute for victory. Please login or register an account to add this to your favorites. In no substitute for victory, theodore and donna kinni distill powerful. No substitute for victory john wayne full movie 1970. Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur theodore kinni, author, donna kinni, author. In 1945, americans knew that there was truly no substitute for victory, as general macarthur said in his farewell speech to congress.
In no substitute for victory, author david rigby grapples with this issue and determines that, in the case of the united states, there are a number of different strategies that have brought victory in battle to american forces over the years. About rich lowry follow rich lowry on twitter march 6, 2012 5. Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur now with oreilly online learning. In no substitute for victory, theodore and donna kinni have captured the essence of the extraordinary leadership skills and strategic vision of general douglas macarthur with whom i was privileged to serve in tokyo and in the early months of the korean war including the landings at inchon. Sometimes there is a substitute for victory sometimes the way a military fights a war results in it reaching a point where it is no longer worth the amount of blood and treasure.
No substitute for victory against nazism and no substitute for victory against communism. Now, theodore and donna kinni distill 52 powerful leadership. Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur. I am dismayed by a trend in our society toward a political veganism that believes life can be lived free of sweat, free of insult, and without the shedding of blood.
The antiwar left has long held the war is unwinnable. No substitute for victory book by david rigby official. There is no substitute for victory thursday, march 12th, 2020 for weeks, the coronavirus news has been paralyzingly bad, steve sailer reminds us, but there might be light at the end of the tunnel at least if we take action. Macarthurs extraordinary life of leadership spanned three wars and more than six decades. No substitute for victory guide books acm digital library. No substitute for victory by theodore kinni overdrive. Please login or register an account to add this to. Now some conservatives are arguing that president obamas weakness and indecision forecast american failure and that, if were going to fail, we should just get out now. Nov 11, 2014 no substitute for victory successful american military strategies from the revolutionary war to the present day david rigby. No substitute for victory successful american military strategies from the revolutionary war to the present day david rigby. No substitute for victory meet your next favorite book. John wayne hosts this video which was produced during the vietnam war.
This book reveals what macarthur knew about defining victory and setting the right priorities for achieving it. Donna kinni and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. More pertinent, world war ii was one of the few american wars for which no substitute for victory provided a sensible and sane guide. Macarthur epitomized duty, honor, country, and he will. Buy no substitute for victory lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur by theodore kinni at. There was a time when this was understood in america. Full of provocative and thoughtful insights, the book will encourage each of us to reflect on our own leadership opportunities. Decisive wars and the lessons of history this is exceedingly good news.
General douglas macarthur more military posts show images only. In no substitute for victory, theodore and donna kinni hav. I expect that nixons influential book the real war published in late 1980 iotl will have a considerably different tone ittl. No substitute for victory free summary by theodore kinni. No substitute for victory is an upclose and personal look at macarthur and how he thought about and demonstrated leadership. Product details for no substitute for victory lessons in. In 1945, americans also knew the meaning of victory. We must go forth from here united, determined that what a great general said a few years ago is true. Reading no substitute for victory the washington post. I had forgotten nikiforuks book but i think it was one of the best of that time, worthy of sitting on the same shelf as plagues and peoples for all its more contemporary edge and style. I assume youre talking about phil jacksons book, eleven rings.
Successful american military strategies from the revolutionary war to the present day david rigby an important look at how america has won its wars in the past and how it can continue winning in the future. Why there is no substitute for winning and how to cultivate a winning mindset so you can accomplish your goals, dreams and reach your full potential. As demonstrated in david halberstams last book, the longest winter, this mentality nearly produced disaster in the korean war. No substitute for victory william kristol and frederick w.
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Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur by theodore kinni, donna kinni, et al. I do not stand here as advocate for any partisan cause, for the issues are fundamental and reach quite beyond the. Lewiss book three chapters of which originally were published in the objective standard is a masterpiece of historic and philosophic essentialization and integration. Lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur book. No substitute for victory free summary by theodore kinni and. Jun 27, 2006 in war there is no substitute for victory. Jan 07, 2017 although the wars examined in nothing less than victory differ substantially in terms of specifics, lewis points out that each exhibited a certain underlying cause that led to the initial attacks 286. These spontaneous remarks by ronald reagan after losing the gop nomination to gerald ford in 1976 moved the crowd to tears. No substitute for victory summary lessons in strategy and leadership from general douglas macarthur.
From iraq and the war on terror, the 1970 documentary with new, interactive sequences added hosted by john wayne that pushed for total victory in vietnam, not only because of the films firmly stated politics, but also because the film itself is such a wobbly production. Published by soundview executive book summaries, p. Command, and as commander in chief, far east, to be deficient in important respects. General ridgway, like his predecessor, considered the joint chiefs of staff directives governing his duties as commander in chief, u. John wayne and an impressive group of authorities make a strong prowar case in no substitute for victory 1970 thats based on the series of 20th century events which culminated in the sending of u. Kagan, weekly standard opinion can the united states win the war in afghanistan. There is no substitute for victory, and other flights from. Early praise for no substitute for victory no substitute.
In a clear, energetic prose, rigby explains how the dropping of chocolate bars from airplanes over. Ill go out on a limb and say that barack obama will be well received when he speaks in berlin on july 24. There is no substitute for victory, and other flights. Macarthur foolishly belittled his battlehardened north korean foes. I would imagine its very easy for some to sneer at no substitute for victory. Early praise for no substitute for victory in no substitute for victory, theodore and donna kinni have captured the essence of the extraordinary leadership skills and strategic vision of selection from no substitute for victory. There is no substitute for victory thursday, march 12th, 2020. He defined principles of leadership that were decades ahead selection from no substitute for victory. No substitute for victory book summary by ki book club.