Holding the line : inside Trump's Pentagon with Secretary Mattis / Guy M. Snodgrass, Commander, US Navy (ret.).
"As the first book written by an insider with firsthand knowledge of key decisions and moments in history, Holding the Line is a must-read for those who care about the presidency and America's national security. It's filled with never-before-told stories that will both alarm and reassure, a testament to the quiet and steady efforts of General Mattis and the dedicated men and women he led at the Department of Defense"-- Provided by publisher.
For nearly two years as Trump's Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis maintained a complicated relationship with the President. A lifelong Marine, Mattis was committed to keeping America safe. Yet he served a President whose actions were frequently unpredictable and impulsive with far-reaching consequences. Snodgrass, Mattis's former chief speechwriter and communications director, reveals how one of the nation's greatest generals-- and the dedicated men and women he led at the Department of Defense-- walked a political tightrope while leading the world's most powerful military. -- adapted from jacket
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593084373
- ISBN: 0593084373
- Physical Description: xiv, 335 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: [New York] : Sentinel, [2019]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Place of publication takes from publisher's website.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-335).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Service before self -- Warrior monk -- The adults -- Early days -- Loyalty -- Trumped -- Policy by tweet -- Wag the dog -- Good cop, bad cop -- Secretary of reassurance -- Winter of discontent -- Legacy -- Leading up -- Great powers -- Last adult standing -- Headwinds -- New team -- Summer of surprises -- Teflon -- China -- Totally controlled by Russia -- Endgame -- Hanging on.
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United States > Foreign relations administration.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | 355.0335 SNO (Text) | 36015000833810 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
