Emory Upton: Reformer and Strategist
Emory Upton is considered one of the most influential reformers of the U.S. Army in American history. He is sometimes referred to as the Army’s version of Alfred Thayer Mahan. A respected combat vete...
21 Aug 201526min
John J. Pershing: Legacy and Leadership
As the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, John J. Pershing served as a mentor to a generation of generals who later led the United States to victory in World War II. S...
6 Jul 201529min
Scotland to America: MacArthur Family History
From the Scottish Highlands to America, General Douglas MacArthur's ancestors have played prominent roles in world history. As the old Scottish adage goes: "there is nothing older, except the hills, ...
17 Jun 201517min
Admiral Halsey
General Douglas MacArthur reportedly liked Admiral William F. Halsey from the moment he met him – describing him as "blunt, outspoken, [and] dynamic." The feeling was mutual, and Halsey later referre...
13 Mai 201514min
Robert E Lee - Leadership and West Point
General MacArthur was a self-proclaimed child of the "Blue and Gray." He grew up hearing stories of his father's exploits with the 24th Wisconsin during the American Civil War and his Virginia born m...
30 Mar 201524min
Jean MacArthur: Part 2
Today Jean MacArthur is largely in the shadow of her husband General Douglas MacArthur. By all accounts however, she was a vital member of his inner circle and many of her husband’s biographers consi...
26 Feb 201530min
Jean MacArthur: Part 1
Today Jean MacArthur is largely in the shadow of her husband General Douglas MacArthur. By all accounts however, she was a vital member of his inner circle and many of her husband’s biographers consi...
22 Jan 201523min
West Point and Leadership
Are leaders born or made? Why do places like West Point seem to generate extremely high numbers of business, military, and political leaders? To answer these questions, we sat down with Major Adrienn...
19 Nov 201432min
