Command classic: Homer's Greek epic offers leadership lessons for modern warriors
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Homer's famous Greek epic "Iliad" is the first work of Western civilization and is filled with a complex tale of anger, fate, war, and humanity. It is a commentary on wartime leadership, and on the virtues and vices of commanders. This epic offers the 21st century warriors a lesson that it is important to glimpse into the minds of people to understand them before defeating them, demonstrating a meticulous grasp of tactics, technology, alliances, and logistics.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2007
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Technology and leadership
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The increase in dependence of the military on technology appears to be an imminent threat to the military leadership as exposure to more information is leading the subordinates to question the validity of their leader's decisions.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2007
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De facto women warriors
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The author presents an analysis of the history and possible future use of women in the armed forces in front-line operations.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2003
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