Backbone: History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of Marine Corps NCOs - Hardcover

Dye, Julia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 184908548X ISBN 13: 9781849085489

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the US Marine Corps. They execute orders and lead their fellow Marines into battle. NCOs are an important part of America's military heritage and history, and their traditions are deeply entwined with the history of the United States. Marine NCOs are heroes and leaders who, despite their varied leadership styles, share a number of important attributes. Part history, part biography, part leadership guide, this unique book takes a close look at the U.S. Marine Corps, at the NCOs who serve as the bedrock of the service. This book provides a unique insight into the history of the culture Marine NCOs as well as important leadership lessons that readers can apply to their own lives.

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About the Author

Julia Dye earned her doctorate in hoplology (the study of human conflict) from Union Institute. She is a frequent consultant for the History Channel, Military Channel, and Discovery Channel, and has served as consulting expert on a number of television and film productions for the likes of HBO as well as for Oliver Stone, Ben Stiller, Barry Levinson, and other leading directors through her work with Warriors, Inc., a technical advisory firm founded by her husband Capt. Dale Dye, USMC, Ret. (The War in the Pacific, Osprey 2010). Julia also has served as Executive Director of the Society of American Fight Directors. For additional information, visit http://www.julia.vg/ and http://warriorsinc.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184908548X
• ISBN 13: 9781849085489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 264