
Charge!
History'S Greatest Military Speeches
Congressman Steve Israel(Editor)
Naval Institute Press
Published on 10. July 2013
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-59114-399-4 (ISBN)
Description
* Demonstates how great speeches have changed the course of history
*Includes many inspirational quotes from politicians and military
leaders
One of the leading voices on national-security issues in the US Congress demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory in this compilation of great military speeches that helped turn the tide of history.
Congressman Israel has included speeches that have motivated and mobilised, challenged and comforted. Some were blurted in the heat of combat, others carefully written in places far removed from the brutality of the battlefield, but all will inspire readers with the courage that moved people forward against all odds. This dramatic sweep of military history in the words of history's military leaders serves to reinforce the concept that the pen is mightier than the sword.
Congressman Steve Israel represents New York's second district and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and former member of the Armed Services Committee.
*Includes many inspirational quotes from politicians and military
leaders
One of the leading voices on national-security issues in the US Congress demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory in this compilation of great military speeches that helped turn the tide of history.
Congressman Israel has included speeches that have motivated and mobilised, challenged and comforted. Some were blurted in the heat of combat, others carefully written in places far removed from the brutality of the battlefield, but all will inspire readers with the courage that moved people forward against all odds. This dramatic sweep of military history in the words of history's military leaders serves to reinforce the concept that the pen is mightier than the sword.
Congressman Steve Israel represents New York's second district and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and former member of the Armed Services Committee.
Reviews / Votes
In this compilation of great military speeches, the editor demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory and helped turn the tide of history. * Britain at War Magazine *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Annopolis
United States
Illustrations
53 illlustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59114-399-4 (9781591143994)
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Congressman Steve Israel represents New York's second district and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and former member of the Armed Services Committee.