COL T. X. HAMMES
LEADERSHIP: THE HUMAN FACTOR
In a time of increasing emphasis on the technical aspects of war, these books will give the reader a better understanding of the most important element in war: man.
MEN AGAINST FIRE
by S.L.A. Marshall
A military classic, this volume makes a detailed examination of how men react to fire and what the small unit leader can do to prepare his men for this ordeal. Also contained are superb insights and recommendations on commanding units in combat. This should be required reading for all combat arms leaders.
THE SOLDIER’S LOAD AND THE MOBILITY OF A NATION
by S.L.A. Marshall
Another classic by BGen Marshall, this is a comprehensive look at the load an individual Marine should carry into combat. The after action reports from Grenada indicate this is a lesson relearned every time there is a war. The book contains critical information for an infantry officer.
THE FACE OF BATTLE
by John Keegan
This is a fascinating study of the battles of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme with emphasis on the physical and psychological effects on the soldiers fighting in these actions. Keegan is a thoughtful writer and has much to offer professionals with his insightful analyses.
COMBAT MOTIVATION: THE BEHAVIOR OF SOLDIERS IN BATTLE.
by Anthony Kellett
An excellent companion to Men Against Fire, this is a comprehensive, well documented study of why men fight.
BATTLE LEADERSHIP
by Captain Adolf von Schell
This book consists of a collection of Capt von Schell’s post-World War I lectures to the United States Army Infantry School dealing with action on the Eastern Front in World War I. The observations on small-unit leadership and tactics are as applicable today as they were in 1918.
