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Reading Lists

Most of us have had one at one point or another. Schools given them out for the summer or for particular courses. Every nationally known educator or psychologist is likely to have one. Amazon has allowed each user to create her or his own.

But, courtesy of "Altercation" off the MSNBC website, I have just found this: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/reference/CSAList/CSAList.htm

THE U.S. ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF’S PROFESSIONAL READING LIST

“The Professional Reading List is a way for leaders at all levels to increase their understanding of our Army’s history, the global strategic context, and the enduring lessons of war. The topics and time periods included in the books on this list are expansive and are intended to broaden each leader’s knowledge and confidence. I challenge all leaders to make a focused, personal commitment to read, reflect, and learn about our profession and our world. Through the exercise of our minds, our Army will grow stronger.”

—Peter J. Schoomaker, Chief of Staff, Army

The posting of the link to it was prompted by the observation that most Americans know little or nothing about war beyond ill-informed opinions. Ltc. Bateman, who penned today's column, included a few other links on the topic:

Marine Commandant's Reading List (Partial)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/1ZSVH1W4S33HM/002-3494067-4572823?%5Fencoding=UTF8

Preliminary Reading List in Military History
http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/grimsley1/list.htm

The article itself can be found at:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3449870/
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What do you think of these? And do you have favorite reading lists, too?