Posted: 8/3/2006 2:20:36 PM EDT
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Hey all, Not sure if this is a dupe or not, but I can't search the General forum. If we were to start an Arfcom required reading list, what would you put on it? I will start with: Sun Tzu - The Art of War Also, I have seen it mentioned here before, but what is the name and author of the book regarding the "new style of warfare" ala insurgency that can be related to Iraq and what is going on in Israel/Lebanon? It has been out for a while, and it was referenced as almost a required read for anyone studying special warfare/guerilla warfare/insurgent warfare. |
I would have chosen the American Constitution and the Federalist Papers before Sun Tzu- but that's just me. In addition to Sun Tzu's Art of War Yamamoto Tsunetomo's Hagakure NAVMC 2614 Professional Knowledge Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings Jeff Cooper's To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth Jeff Cooper's The Art of the Rifle N. Mashiro, Ph.D. Black Medecine series(all 4 books) Many more than that too, just what's currently here on the desk. |
I just finished it this week and it didnt jump out at me.
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On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society by Dave Grossman On Combat: by Dave Grossman and Loren W. Christensen Amazon link |
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On understanding how-to become wealthy: Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It is only $10.17 on Amazon.com Link to Amazon That's the BEST $10 you'll invest in a book.  |
+1 eye-opener |
No... Please don't tell me they're going to fuck it all up like they did Alexander.  They fucked Starship Troopers all to hell, I've given up on them making good movies out of good books. |
Oh FUCK!!! It's going to be made by George Clooney! G-d fucking damnit! |
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Zombie Survival Guide SWAT mag SOF mag CIA Black Book...for SHTF situations/operations (quelling invasions and zombies) Enemies Foreign and Domestic Jane's Gun Recognition Guide Zips, Pipes, and Pens: Arsenal of Improvised Weapons Beyond Pepper Spray (Guide to tear gas weapons, 37mm, and 12ga Less-Lethal Munitions) Great for LE! |
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Tank Sergeant Author: Ralph Zumbro Pathfinder: First In, Last Out Author: Richard C. Burns Low Level Hell: A Scout Pilot in the Big Red One Author: Hugh L. Mills Jr. By Duty Bound: Survival and Redemption in Vietnam (Paperback, 2006) Author: Ezell Ware, Joel Engel Silent Warrior: The Marine Sniper's Vietnam Story Continues (Hardcover, 2000) Other Editions... Author: Charles Henderson Spare Parts: A Marine Reservist's Journey from Campus to Combat in 38 Days (Hardcover, 2004) Author: Buzz Williams House of Secrets by Lowell Cauffiel Local true crime book Blue Blood by Edward Conlon No Lights, No Sirens : The Corruption and Redemption of an Inner City Cop [BARGAIN PRICE] by Robert Cea I'll think of more |
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A perusal of my bookshelves would include the following: Citizen Soldiers, by Stephen Ambrose Band of Brothers, by Stephen Ambrose The Rough Riders, by Teddy Roosevelt Marine Sniper, by Charles Henderson State of Fear, by Michael Crichton Anything by Stephen Hunter Guns, Crime, and Freedom, by Wayne LaPierre Most of the others have already been mentioned : Blackhawk Down, Unintended Consequences, the Janes series of books, anything by Robert Heinlein, etc. |