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www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 17 Mad, Bad and dangerous to Know is an autobiography of Ranulph Fiennes. Hav- ing travelled throughout the world, this former soldier turned explorer tells of his exploits and adventures on his many quests. Hodder, reprint edition (May 1, 2008) - €12.00 - ISBN: 978-0340951699 an unsung hero: tom Crean - antarctic survivor by Michael Smith is the story of the remarkable Tom Crean who ran away to sea aged 15 and played a memorable role in Ant- arctic exploration. He spent more time in the unexplored Antarctic than Scott or Shack- leton, and was one of the few to serve and outlive both. Among the last to see Scott alive only 150 miles from the South Pole, Tom was in the search party that found the frozen body. Collins Press (March 3, 2010) - €12.99 - ISBN: 978-1848890534 delta force: a Memoir by the founder of the u.s. Military's Most secretive special-operations unit by Charlie A Beckworth is the definitive insider's ac- count of the US Army's most elite and secretive special-ops unit, written by the legendary founder and first com- manding officer of Delta Force. William Morrow Paperbacks, reprint edition (May 14, 2013) - €8.20 - ISBN: 978-0062249692 not a good day to die: the untold story of operation anaconda by Sean Naylor. Award-winning combat reporter Sean Naylor reveals how close American forces came to disaster in Afghanistan against Al Qaeda in 2002 - after easily defeating the ragtag Taliban that had sheltered the ter- rorist organisation behind the 9/11 attacks. Caliber, reprint edition (March 7, 2006) - €10.00 - ISBN: 978-0425207871 Nathanial Fick's one Bullet away: the Making of a Marine officer is a deeply thoughtful account of what it's like to fight on today's front lines, Fick reveals the crushing pressure on young leaders in combat. Split-second decisions might have national consequences or horrible immediate repercussions, but hesitation isn't an option. One Bullet Away never shrinks from blunt truths, but ultimately it is an inspiring account of mastering the art of war. Mariner Books, reprint edition (September 7, 2006) - €7.00 - ISBN: 978-0618773435 legionnaire: an englishman in the french foreign legion by Simon Murray, who was 19 when he joined the French Foreign Legion. Inspired by the romantic myths of Beau Geste, he found himself in the ranks of one of the world's greatest and toughest fighting forces. He kept a unique diary of the hard living, harsh disci- pline, and the military tradition of 'March or Die' which he turned into this gripping book. Pan Books, 2nd edition (February 2003) - €10.00 - ISBN: 978-0330485807 By reading these books as well as others, it enables us to prepare for whatever is to come. the study of military history and leadership offers an inexpensive chance to learn form the experiences of others that will enable us to form a template for solving challenges that we will encounter in our profession. By reading, reflecting and learning we will increase our understanding of our his- tory, the global situation and the enduring lessons of war.

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