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Title: Marine Rifleman: Forty-Three Years in the Corps by Wesley L. Fox ISBN: 1-57488-425-5 Publisher: Brasseys, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.92 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Required Reading for All Marines
Comment: Wes Fox's book is the story in hiStory. His style of writing and knowledge gets the reader into the adventure with him, whether it is on the battlefield in Korea or parachuting in Virginia. His descriptions of the battlefield terrain have you knocking the dirt off your trousers and smelling the rot of the jungle.
The book really shows the opportunity for a career in the Marine Corps. While every marine is a rifleman by training, there is the opportunity to experience so much more. Some miltary retirees said they did the same thing for 20 years. Col Fox had 43 years of experiences. You follow his career from boot to Colonel of Marines. Each new rank has its own chapter. I was involved in his Staff Sergeant chapter. Wes Fox was my Drill Instructor. The lessons I learned from him have served me well for 46 years. Each chapter has a summary about Lessons Learned. Many of them can be applied to civilian life as well as the military.
Rating: 5
Summary: A must for the Commandant's Reading List
Comment: Colonel Wes Fox has done it all and his book chronicles more than four decades of exceptional service to his country and Corps. From Private to Colonel, from combat rifleman to combat leader, teacher and commander, his career was marked by extraordinary commitment and dedication. Throughout, the love of his family and a brief glimpse into their sacrifices provide our Nation a view into the Marine family. At the end of every chapter are lessons learned...lessons that should be taught to our Marines of today. He is not an armchair officer. Throughout his career he lead from the front, inspiring and training his Marines to be prepared to overcome the demands of combat. "Marine Rifleman" should be added to the Commandant of the Marine Corps Reading List and be a must read for all NCOs, SNCOs, and officers.
Rating: 5
Summary: Learn Leadership From This Legendary Marine!
Comment: I first heard of "Marine Rifleman" while sitting next to the author at the funeral of highly decorated Marine General Ray Davis. Col. Fox mentioned his book, but little else about his distinguished career in the Corps. That night, while checking out his website, I discovered that Wesley Fox was a Medal Of Honor (MOH) recipient!
Not only was I impressed with this great leader's humility, but I was also intrigued by his 43-year track record as a Marine.
Fox was a drill instructor and recruiter. He was an elite Force Recon Marine and Pathfinder. He fought in Korea. He received the MOH in Viet Nam. He moved up through the enlisted ranks before becoming an officer and serving in a variety of challenging assignments. After his retirement, Col. Fox served as the Deputy Commandant of Cadets at Virginia Tech--a total of 51 continous years in which he wore the Marine uniform.
His book reveals why the Marine Corps is unrivaled in raising up quality leaders. At the end of each chapter, the author shares "Lessons Learned" that include:
--Eleven weeks of boot camp make a Marine for life.
--Discipline and heritage are the makings of a Marine.
--Strength and endurance are factors of motivation.
--A tour of duty in a combat zone is one thing; a firefight is another.
--Integrity, dedication, and enthusiasm pave the road to leadership.
--Seek followers with pride and commitment.
--Positive leadership brings out the best in us.
--The art of leadership is so important to our society, why are there so few institutions of higher learning that offer a degree in something so important to the people?
As a student and teacher of leadership for many years, I'm proudly adding this book to my vast collection on this crucial topic. Leaders and potential leaders from all sectors of society will be well-served by learning from Col. Fox's vast storehouse of knowledge and experience. Semper Fi, sir!
Sgt. Richard K. Biggs
USMC 1964-68
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Title: Mother Jones: The Most Dangerous Woman in America by Elliott J. Gorn ISBN: 0809070944 Publisher: Hill & Wang Pub Pub. Date: 15 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Prince and The Discourses by Niccolo Machiavelli ISBN: 0075535777 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages Pub. Date: 01 August, 1950 List Price(USD): $8.55 |
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Title: Chesty : The Story of Lieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC by JON T. HOFFMAN ISBN: 037576044X Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Pub. Date: 13 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Heroes: U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor Winners by Marc Cerasini ISBN: 0425181596 Publisher: Berkley Pub Group Pub. Date: 07 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $26.95 |
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Title: A Few Good Men : A History of the Fighting Fifth Marines by RONALD J. BROWN ISBN: 0891417982 Publisher: Presidio Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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