Thomas Dawkins MSG Kyle Casey MSL 302 25 March 2024 Exploring the Dynamics of Leadership: Andrew Roberts’s “Leadership in War” In this work, Andrew Roberts examines the parallels between military leaders in the context of battle, by dissecting the aspects of leadership. By examining the different decisions, strategies, and personal characteristics of prominent figures such as Winston Churchill, General Patton, and George Washington, the reader can analyze the different leadership styles and how they shape the outcome of military conflict. In the military, there are a range of leadership styles that a leader can possess, which can often determine the success of that campaign. The dynamic methods and various principles of leadership that Roberts …show more content…
Patton was the commander of the Allied forces during WWII, who played a crucial role in the Battle of the Bulge, the largest and bloodiest battle fought. He was able to gain an advantage over the enemy by devising effective counter-strategies based on enemy movement, which was pivotal in the campaign. This example from the text reinforces the necessity it is for a military leader to be able to make decisions. Adaptability demonstrates a military leader’s ability to adjust their strategy, and fix and revise prior planning, in response to unexpected circumstances. Innovation and resilience paired with adaptability are what often prevail over adversity and successfully overcome obstacles. Roberts stresses how leaders must be flexible in this regard, as their situation evolves in a wartime scenario. To highlight adaptability, he describes the experiences that George Washington faced during the American Revolution as a military leader. He was able to implement various measures such as training programs, educational opportunities, and healthcare services, while occupying Valley …show more content…
As Prime Minister of England during WWII, Churchill was prominent in the cohesion among the Allied Powers. He demonstrated the necessary traits as a leader to create strong relationships among his peers and subordinates. Churchill emphasized the importance of maintaining alliances and skill-building to further the war effort. He gave clear direction to those he supported, paired with unwavering determination to reach a common goal with the Allies. Churchill was able to inspire millions of military and civilian individuals with his ability to rally during the wartime campaign and maintain morale and confidence. Along with his insistence on working as a team, he also stressed the urgency to effectively communicate. With strong utterances, he cultivated strong relationships and promoted the resistance movements globally against opposition. The success of the Allied forces during WWII is largely due to Churchill’s influence in Eastern Europe as an exceptional leader who promoted cohesion and teamwork. In conclusion, Andrew Roberts navigated various aspects of leadership in the military setting and explained how the dynamics shaped the warfighting
Ethical Journalism During the Vietnam War During the Vietnam War, a rift between government officials and journalists emerged. The American government felt the need, for various reasons, to censor many war developments. In an attempt to act ethically, the press fought the censors, trying their hardest to report the truth to the general public. Despite claims of bias and distortion by several prominent government officials, these journalists acted completely ethically, allowing the general public
Precipice Summary Robert Vincent Remini is the author of ‘At the Edge of the Precipice' which is a book that gives a thrilling account of a vital moment in the history of United States of America. It is narrated from the viewpoint of one of America's most substantial historical iconic charisma. It depicts a colossal practice of politics that only a competent statesman such as Henry Clay could broker. Even though the Compromise would collapse a decade later, plummeting the country into civil war, Clay's
this common image there was no theory of leadership that covered this common belief in a “super” leader. That was the case until 1983, then Charles C. Manz developed the theory of “Super Leadership.” This theory is based on the premise that a Super leader is one who, “leads others to lead themselves, by acting as a teacher and a coach, not a director”(DuBrin 97). Charles Manz writes about his theory that, “this perspective suggests a new measure of leadership strength – the ability to maximize the
“Glory” is a 1989 war film based on the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry of the civil war (18861-1865). It stars Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Care Elwes, and Morgan Freeman. It was directed by Edward Zwick, and the screenplay was written by Kevin Jarre who was inspired by two books, One Gallant Rush: Robert Gould Shaw and His Brave Black Regiment (1989) and Lay This Laurel (1973). The story is told largely through Colonel Robert Gould Shaw’s perspective and what he experiences throughout
My Name .(Werner, Craig 45-48) When Baldwin was three years of age his mother married David Baldwin, a Southerner who had made the journey to New York as part of the large stream of black migration north during the times following the First World War. James, t... ... middle of paper ... ...aesthetic: James Baldwin's primer of black American masculinity." African American Review 32.2 (1998): 247. MasterFILE Premier Werner, Craig. "JAMES BALDWIN." Research Guide to Biography & Criticism 1.(1985):
live. Ida B. Wells had a rough childhood. Her parents were enslaved before the Civil War, but still made ends meet as her mother worked as a cook and her father worked as a skilled carpenter. Ida was the eldest of eight children. When a yellow fever epidemic swept through Holly Springs taking the lives of Ida’s mother, father and baby brother Stanley, but fortunately for Ida her parents gave her very good leadership skills which she used to keep and manage the rest of her six younger siblings after