Synopses & Reviews
From one of the country's most prominent writers and one of the military's most outspoken generals comes the audiobook every American must listen to.Marine general Tony Zinni was known as the "Warrior Diplomat" during his nearly forty years of service. As a soldier, his credentials were impeccable, whether leading troops in Vietnam, commanding hair-raising rescue operations in Somalia, or -- as Commander in Chief of CENTCOM -- directing strikes against Iraq and Al Qaeda. As peacemaker, he made his mark conducting dangerous troubleshooting missions all over Africa, Asia, and Europe. While serving as Secretary of State Colin Powell's special envoy to the Middle East, disagreements over the 2003 Iraqi war and its probable aftermath caused him to resign.
In Battle Ready, he is candid, thoughtful and blunt about both the good and the bad. Battle Ready follows the evolution of General Zinni and the Marine Corps, from the cauldron of Vietnam through the operational revolution of the '70s and '80s, to the new realities of the post-Cold War, post-9/11 military.
This is an in-depth view to a man, an institution, and a way of war and peace, making this an instant classic of military history.
Synopsis
Tom Clancy, one of America's premier storytellers, has produced riveting audio betsellers for more than a decade. "Battle Ready" is the newest in his nonfiction series that takes an unflinching look at war through the eyes of some of America's most accomplished commanders. Abridged. 5 CDs.
About the Author
General Tony Zinni (ret.) was Commander in Chief of CENTCOM from 1997 to 2000, and from November 2002 to March 2003 he was Colin Powell's special envoy to the Middle East. He has also led special missions to Turkey, Pakistan, Kenya, Russia, Yemen, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other nations -- a role he continues today. Among his many commands, he has served as Head of the Special Operations and Terrorism Counteraction Section of the Marines; Chief of Staff of the Marine Air-Ground Training and Education Center at Quantico; Deputy Director of Operations, U.S. European Command; Director of Operations, Somalia task force, 1992-1993; Commander of the Combined Task Force protecting the withdrawal of UN forces from Somalia, 1993; and Commanding General, 1 Marine Expeditionary Force. He lives in Williamsburg, Virginia.