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US Military Commander's Suggested Reading List

kcurtis writes "I realize this has nothing to do with technology, but I found this list of books (and related Boston Globe article) suggested by the US Chief of Staff of the Army fascinating. It is basically what General Peter Schoomaker thinks officers at different ranks should read. It includes classics like "The Art of War", and newer books like "Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest". It is also interesting for the changes made to the list. As noted in the Globe article, there is a new emphasis on the way the roles of an army may change."

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  1. Re:Surprising that ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I've never heard even the most die-hard conspiracy theorists talk about this.

    Maybe thats due to the fact that its a very well-kept secret.

    Oh, don't worry. It'll make the news soon enough ... and when it does, you can expect there to be trouble.

  2. Re:Surprising that ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I've never heard even the most die-hard conspiracy theorists talk about this.

    Course not. That would mean having to admit that Scientology Works.

  3. Re:Surprising that ... by bretharder · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    It works for Tom Cruise!