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Recommended Books for Military Personnel
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The best way to empathize with locals on the ground in combat situations is to understand their views and sense of history. Reading books that give cultural context can help military personnel to do this.
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The best way to empathize with locals during deployment is to understand their sense of history and cultural context, and a West Point graduate recommends reading two or three books on the subject before being deployed.
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The best way to empathize with locals during deployment is to understand their sense of history and cultural context, and a West Point graduate recommends reading two or three books on the subject before being deployed.
ChapterRecommended Books for Military Personnel
Episode#86: General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The women who raise children, take care of the home, and support their partners during years of deployment are vital to the success of military operations, and are often overlooked.
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The women who raise children, take care of the home, and support their partners during years of deployment are vital to the success of military operations, and are often overlooked. The story of two soldiers spanning from WWI to the post-war era highlights the profound impact of the support network at home.