- Gebundene Ausgabe: 276 Seiten
- Verlag: Regnery/Gateway; Auflage: 0256 (Februar 2004)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 0895260697
- ISBN-13: 978-0895260697
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 2,3 x 1,6 x 0,3 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 1.371.865 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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Here is the untold story of how Rumsfeld shookup the military brass and outmaneuvered national security adviser Condoleezza Rice and other administration officals to remake America's military into Special Forces-driven institution.
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The military reporter chronicles the bitter internal struggle within the Bush Administration that led to the emergence of Donald Rumsfeld as a power player.
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27 von 36 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
A must read for Pentagon junkies and powerbrokers alike
24. Februar 2004
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Rowan Scarborough's inside look at Donald Rumsfeld is seminal reading for those of us who've long admired Rummy -- from his work in several presidential administrations as well as his masterful press conferences carried live on CNN. Scarborough, one of Washington's best and most unsung national security reporters, paints more than a historical portrait of Rumsfeld's imprint on national defense. His behind the scenes accounting of war strategy co-mingled with Rumsfeld's sturdy approch to leadership is a must-read not only for those interested in military gamesmanship but also those interested in managerial moxie. The book might look like brainy, inside baseball at first, but once the reader gets a few pages in, it reads quick and sharp, not unlike Scarborough's dispatches at The Washington Times. This is bigtime reporting and writing with a simple flair. Rumsfeld emerges as a model leader and decent guy -- a CEO of sorts for the nation at war.
11 von 14 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Really good, but Rise of the Vulcans is better.
7. Mai 2004
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Don't get me wrong, I really liked this Rumsfeld's War. The author obviously had the full cooperation of Don Rumsfeld in the writing of this book (including obtaining a classified threat analysis report, which is reproduced in the Appendix -- fascinating!). There are great anecdotes about Rummy that really give good insight into his personality, e.g. the fact that he still plays squash with the old "hard" balls, and on the court regularly bests men half his age. That said, if you could only purchase one book on Rumsfeld, I would recommend Jim Mann's "Rise of the Vulcans", which is more comprehensive, reflective, and objective. I would say that "Rumsfeld's War" is for fans of Rummy, but "Vulcans" is for serious students of the War on Terror.
18 von 25 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Good on facts and backround, too much praise to be credible.
21. September 2004
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The author is a Pentagon correspondent for the Washington Times and therefore can be assumed to have good backround and contacts. I was quite interested in Rumsfeld because of his prominence and eloquence. The book gives a good account of decision making in regard to the Afghan and Iraq wars, and gives the motivation behind the ongoing transformation of the US armed forces which is Rumsfelds particular concern. I was quite interested in Rumsfelds backround - in particular his time in private business. He was CEO of JD Searle, the firm that made a fortune from Nutrasweet - somehow its difficult to associate Rumsfeld with sweetners!. Overall he is displayed as decisive, change-orientated, pugnacious, eloquent but fair. In between the lines you get the impression that he is a formidable political infighter.
I have, however, a basic credibility problem with the book - how can the author continue to work as a Pentagon journalist if he paints a negative picture of Rumsfeld?. I come away wondering if the books analysis is accurate, I'm sure the facts are, but what about the inferences. Tommy Franks, in retirement, regrets Rumsfelds micromanaging style - something not apparent in this book. Is Rumsfeld's transformation of the military - and his adherence to Special Operations, flexibility and agility - likely to bring about victory in the ongoing struggles for dominance in Iraq or Afghanistan? It may bring about an ability to concentrate firepower in any corner of the globe, but what happens thereafter? This is not discussed and I think is a central part of the debate. I also think that Rumsfelds is the most talented political operator and communicator in this Administration, but is this a good thing? Does he concentrate power in the Pentagon to the detriment of the diplomacy that is needed in order to win Allies for the War on Terror? Again you won't find a whisper about this topic in the book.
So overall a good grounding, some solid backround facts, however I am left wanting more critical analysis of this transformative and forceful Defense Secretary.
I have, however, a basic credibility problem with the book - how can the author continue to work as a Pentagon journalist if he paints a negative picture of Rumsfeld?. I come away wondering if the books analysis is accurate, I'm sure the facts are, but what about the inferences. Tommy Franks, in retirement, regrets Rumsfelds micromanaging style - something not apparent in this book. Is Rumsfeld's transformation of the military - and his adherence to Special Operations, flexibility and agility - likely to bring about victory in the ongoing struggles for dominance in Iraq or Afghanistan? It may bring about an ability to concentrate firepower in any corner of the globe, but what happens thereafter? This is not discussed and I think is a central part of the debate. I also think that Rumsfelds is the most talented political operator and communicator in this Administration, but is this a good thing? Does he concentrate power in the Pentagon to the detriment of the diplomacy that is needed in order to win Allies for the War on Terror? Again you won't find a whisper about this topic in the book.
So overall a good grounding, some solid backround facts, however I am left wanting more critical analysis of this transformative and forceful Defense Secretary.
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