Wow! eBook
Charge!: History's Greatest Military Speeches
Author(s): Congressman Steve Israel
- Publisher: Naval Institute Press
- Publication Date: 1 Oct. 2007
- Edition: illustrated edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1591143993
- ISBN-13: 9781591143994
Book Description
• Demonstates how great speeches have changed the course of history •Includes many inspirational quotes from politicians and military leaders One of the leading voices on national-security issues in the US Congress demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory in this compilation of great military speeches that helped turn the tide of history. Congressman Israel has included speeches that have motivated and mobilised, challenged and comforted. Some were blurted in the heat of combat, others carefully written in places far removed from the brutality of the battlefield, but all will inspire readers with the courage that moved people forward against all odds. This dramatic sweep of military history in the words of history’s military leaders serves to reinforce the concept that the pen is mightier than the sword. Congressman Steve Israel represents New York’s second district and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and former member of the Armed Services Committee.
Editorial Reviews
Review
In this compilation of great military speeches, the editor demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory and helped turn the tide of history. Source: Britain at War Magazine
About the Author
Congressman Steve Israel represents New York’s second district and is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and former member of the Armed Services Committee.
