Bibliograph

Type

Label

Holding the line, inside Trump's Pentagon with Secretary Mattis, Guy M. Snodgrass

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [325]-335)

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Holding the line

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1119064889

Responsibility statement

Guy M. Snodgrass

Sub title

inside Trump's Pentagon with Secretary Mattis

Summary

"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 publisherFor 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

Table Of Contents

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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