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Author Raymond, Raymond James, 1956- author.

Title Elite souls : portraits of valor in Iraq and Afghanistan / Raymond James Raymond
Published Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2022]

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 378 pages)
Contents Part 1. Early life -- Nick Eslinger -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Ross Pixler -- Bobby Sickler -- Stephen Tangen -- Part 2. The U.S. Military Academy -- West Point -- Nick Eslinger -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Ross Pixler -- Bobby Sickler -- Stephen Tangen -- Part 3. Preparation -- Infantry -- Ranger School -- Nick Eslinger -- Ross Pixler -- Stephen Tangen -- Aviation -- Fort Rucker -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Bobby Sickler -- Part 4. Into Battle -- Nick Eslinger: Iraq, 2008-2009 -- Tony Fuscellaro: Afghanistan, 2009-2010 -- Ross Pixler: Iraq, 2007-2008 -- Bobby Sickler: Iraq, 2007 -- Stephen Tangen: Afghanistan, 2010 -- Part 5. Epilogue -- Nick Eslinger -- Tony Fuscellaro -- Ross Pixler -- Bobby Sickler -- Stephen Tangen
Summary "The great nineteenth century French military thinker, Ardant du Picq, argued that selfless courage is rooted in a higher moral purpose, and is found among "Eliter Souls." This is a book about five such "Elites Souls," all highly decorated young West Point graduates and recipients of the USMA's Nininger Medal"-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 06, 2023)
Subject United States Military Academy -- Biography
United States. Army -- Officers -- Biography.
SUBJECT United States. Army fast
United States Military Academy fast
Subject Leadership.
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Afghan War, 2001-2021.
Alexander R. Nininger Award.
HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Afghan War (2001-2021)
HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Iraq War (2003-2011)
Alexander R. Nininger Award
Armed Forces -- Officers
Leadership
SUBJECT United States -- Armed Forces -- Officers -- Biography
Subject Iraq
United States
Genre/Form Biographies
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2022021584
ISBN 9781682477885
1682477886