Title Decision : stories of leadership in the services / written by Jennet Cole-Adams & Judy Gauld

Published [Canberra, A.C.T.] : Department of Veterans' Affairs in association with the Australian War Memorial, 2017 ©[2017]

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Description 56 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm Series Century of service Century of service Contents Introduction -- Strategi thinking : General Sir John Monash -- Leading his men - Brigadier General Harold "Pompey" Elliot -- Stepping up : Vera Deakin White -- Leading in adversity : Lieutenant Colonel Edward "Weary" Dunlop -- Decicisive action : Pilot Officer Rawdon Middleton -- A lasting legacy : Colonel Annie Sage -- Overcoming barriers : Captain Reginald Saunders -- A final act : Chief Petty Officer Jonathan Rogers -- Against the odds : Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith -- Leadership qualities : General Peter Cosgrove -- A courageous leader : Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith -- Breaking waves : Captain Jenny Daetz -- Glossary -- References -- Index Summary We all make decisions every day - they shape the lives we lead. In times of war, decision-making can take on a greater significance. Many Australians over the past century of service have demonstrated leadership with the decisions they have made. These individuals have come from all ranks and services - some have made one-off decisions that saved lives; others have made a series of decisions over time that influenced the outcome of battles or wars. This book explores the stories of twelve Australian leaders. In Australia's wartime history many men and women have provided support and hope to those around them. This book highlights just some of these leaders Analysis Australian Notes "Note to reader: most of the events take place during wartime. You may feel sad after reading some of them. Teachers may wish to be sensitive to students who have family members serving overseas in war zones. Readers of Aboriginal and Torres Islander descent should be aware that this book contains images of a deceased Indigenous ex-serviceman. It also contains an historical source that includes discriminatory content." -- Page 2 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 54-55) and index Audience Primary Notes Also available online CBCA Notables 2018. Eve Pownall Subject Command of troops -- History. Command of troops -- Australia -- History. Leadership -- Australia -- History. Soldiers -- Australia -- Biography. SUBJECT Australia -- Armed Forces http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh92004658 -- Officers http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00002550 -- Biography. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001237 Genre/Form Biographies. Author Gauld, Judy, author Australia. Department of Veterans' Affairs, Issuing body Australian War Memorial, Issuing body ISBN 9780994477569

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