Deep Cuts: Commander Canadian Army’s Reading List
December 9th, 2024
Reading Time: Varies by book
Philosophy
Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
A collection of personal reflections and philosophical musings on life, death, and virtue, offering insights into Stoic philosophy and guidance on living a meaningful and virtuous life.
Theory
On War
A Modern Military Classic
by Carl Von Clausewitz
The seminal work on military strategy and theory, exploring the complex nature of war and its profound impact on politics, society, and human behaviour.
Philosophy
The Book of Five Rings
by Miyamoto Musashi
Classic treatise on strategy and martial arts, offering profound insights into the principles of combat and the philosophy of the warrior’s way.
History
Defeat into Victory
by William Slim, Nigel Patterson
A reflective and self-critical memoir detailing the Burma Campaign during World War II, highlighting the strategic brilliance and determination that led to the Allied forces’ victory over the Japanese.
Canadian Title
History
War:
How Conflict Shaped Us
by Margaret MacMillan
Examines the profound impact of war on human history, society, and culture, exploring how conflict has shaped our world and our understanding of ourselves.
Canadian Title
Theory
True Reconciliation:
How to be a force for change
by Jody Wilson-Raybould
Explains what is required to advance true reconciliation, including the three core practices of Learn, Understand, and Act.
Theory
The Ones we let down:
Toxic leadership culture and gender integration in the Canadian Forces
by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine
This insightful book questions whether the right lessons were learned from the decade of darkness in the 1990s which provided the historical roots for the sexual misconduct of the 2020s.
Theory
The New Makers of Modern Strategy
by Edited By Hal Brands
A comprehensive anthology that explores the evolution of strategic thought from antiquity to the present, featuring insights from leading scholars on key figures and themes in military and political strategy, with a focus on the Cold War and post-9/11 eras.
Theory
The Culture of Military Organizations
by Peter R. Mansoor, Tom Parks
Explores how deeply ingrained cultural biases influence military effectiveness, strategy, and planning, using sixteen case studies from the Civil War to the Iraq War to illustrate the profound impact of culture on armed forces’ performance in war.
Theory
On Tactics:
A Theory of Victory in Battle
by B.A. Friedman
A fresh exploration of the meaning of tactics in relation to theory and to strategy.
Practice
The Future of Strategy
by Colin S. Gray
Gray explores the meaning of strategy and its central role in achieving desired outcomes in dynamic and challenging political and military environments.
Theory
The Future of Violence
by Benjamin Wittes, Gabriella Blum
Explores how emerging technologies like drones, biotechnology, and cyber capabilities are reshaping the landscape of security and threats, challenging traditional notions of state power and individual safety.
Theory
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
by Yuval Noah Harari
Examines the most pressing political, technological, and existential challenges of our time, offering insights and guidance on how to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
Fictional Intelligence
Fictional Intelligence
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The Art of War
by Antoine-Henri Jomini
‘The Art of War’ by Antoine-Henri Jomini is a military treatise that outlines strategic principles and tactics for warfare, drawing on his extensive experience as a general in the Napoleonic Wars and his observations of military campaigns.
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