Marine Corps generalship /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Puryear, Edgar F., 1930-
Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : National Defense University Press, 2009.
Description:	1 online resource (xxvi, 513 pages)
Language:	English
Subject:	United States. -- Marine Corps -- Officers. United States. -- Marine Corps -- Military life. Generals -- United States. Command of troops. Character. Leadership -- United States.
Format:	E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8143721

Hidden Bibliographic Details
Varying Form of Title:	Generalship
Other authors / contributors:	National Defense University Press.
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 497-511). Description based on print version record.
Other form:	Print version: Puryear, Edgar F., 1930- Marine Corps generalship.
GPO item no.:	0378-H-01 (online)
Govt.docs classification:	D 5.402:M 33/2

Table of Contents:

"Only one officer runs the Marine Corps" : the role of the commandant
"General, will you do me the honor ..." : selection of the commandant
"Destiny hangs by a slender thread" : making the decision to join the Marine Corps
"Think of yourself as the institution" : decisionmaking
"You have to be heard, and you have to be felt" : the importance of presence
"We will not compromise on this" : having the character to challenge
"Don't ignore the yesterdays of war" : the importance of reading
"As a teacher does a scholar" : mentorship
"Time with people is never wasted" : consideration
"Authority and responsibility are inseparable" : accountability
"Miracles must be wrought if victories are to be won" : character and leadership
"The Marine way of life" : the pattern for success.

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