Decision : stories of leadership in the services / written by Jennet Cole-Adams & Judy Gauld.

By: Cole-Adams, Jennet [author.]Contributor(s): Gauld, Judy [author.] | Australia. Department of Veterans' Affairs | Australian War MemorialMaterial type: TextTextSeries: Century of servicePublisher: Canberra : Published by the Department of Veterans Affairs in association with the Australian War Memorial, 2017Description: 56 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), portraits ; 30 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780994477569Other title: Stories of leadership in the servicesSubject(s): Armed Forces -- Officers | Armed Forces -- Officers | Command of troops | Leadership | Soldiers | Command of troops -- History | Command of troops -- Australia -- History | Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography | Leadership -- Australia -- History | Command of troops | Leadership | Soldiers | Australia | Australia | Australia -- Armed Forces -- Officers -- BiographyGenre/Form: Biography | History | Biography. | History. DDC classification: 355/COL Online resources: Connect to online resource Also available online.
Contents:
Introduction -- Strategic thinking: General Sir John Monash -- Leading his men: Brigadier General Harold 'Pompey' Elliott -- Stepping up: Vera Deakin White -- Leading in adversity: Lieutenant Colonel Edward 'Weary' Dunlop -- Decisive action: Pilot Officer Rawdon Middleton -- A lasting legacy: Colonel Annie Sage -- Overcoming barriers: Captain Reginald Saunders -- A final act: Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rogers -- Against the odds: Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith -- Leadership qualities: General Peter Cosgrove -- A courageous leader: Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith -- Breaking waves: Captain Jenny Daetz -- Glossary -- References -- Index.
Summary: We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greater significance. Many Australians over the past century of service have demonstrated leadership with the decisions they have made. These individuals have come from all ranks and services - some have made one-off decisions that saved lives; others have made a series of decisions over time that influenced the outcome of battles or wars. This book explores the stories of twelve Australian leaders. In Australia's wartime history many men and women have provided support and hope to those around them. This book highlights just some of these leaders.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Strategic thinking: General Sir John Monash -- Leading his men: Brigadier General Harold 'Pompey' Elliott -- Stepping up: Vera Deakin White -- Leading in adversity: Lieutenant Colonel Edward 'Weary' Dunlop -- Decisive action: Pilot Officer Rawdon Middleton -- A lasting legacy: Colonel Annie Sage -- Overcoming barriers: Captain Reginald Saunders -- A final act: Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rogers -- Against the odds: Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith -- Leadership qualities: General Peter Cosgrove -- A courageous leader: Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith -- Breaking waves: Captain Jenny Daetz -- Glossary -- References -- Index.

We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greater significance. Many Australians over the past century of service have demonstrated leadership with the decisions they have made. These individuals have come from all ranks and services - some have made one-off decisions that saved lives; others have made a series of decisions over time that influenced the outcome of battles or wars. This book explores the stories of twelve Australian leaders. In Australia's wartime history many men and women have provided support and hope to those around them. This book highlights just some of these leaders.

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