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A Soldier First: Bullets, Bureaucrats And The Politics Of War (2009)

by Rick Hillier(Favorite Author)

3.83 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1554684919 (ISBN13: 9781554684915)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

HarperCollins

review 1: Really liked it! The title says it all..A Soldier First and a soldier to the end. He really stood up for his troops and always had their best interest at heart. He understood his men and women so well; he knew what motivated them, how to train them, and always got to the crux of the matter when discussing issues. He always stood up for what he believed was right for the troops and for our country. What a wonderful Canadian he is! We were so fortunate to have him as the leader of our armed forces.
review 2: An excellent chronicle of the life and ideologies of one of Canada's finest soldiers. Gen. Rick Hillier details the myriad of political incompetencies that once plagued the Canadian Military system, and he documents the leadership role he undertook in overhau... moreling the flawed 'peacemaker' system to make Canada one of the most respected combat forces in Afghanistan.Written with the systematic and tactical insight of a military General, and combined with the flair of a grassroots, blue-collar Newfie whose passion for the military and those who serve is evident throughout the book. This book is a great read for all Canadians interested in the Afghan mission and the state of our foreign and military policy, irregardless of their position about the War on Terror. less

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