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Practice: Commander Canadian Army’s Reading List

December 9th, 2024 

Reading Time: Varies by book


Book titled: The Arms of The Future

The Arms of the Future
Technology and Close Combat in the Twenty-First Century

Jack Watling

Drawing on extensive practical observation and experimentation, the book unpacks the operational challenges new weapons pose on the battlefield and how armies might be structured to overcome them.

CAF Virtual Library English Book Link


Book titled: Thinking, Fast and Slow

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Explores the two systems of thought—fast, intuitive  and slow, logical—revealing how they shape our judgments and decisions, and offering insights on leveraging slow thinking to overcome cognitive biases and improve decision-making in both personal and professional contexts.

CAF Virtual Library English Book Link |  Audiobook Link


Book titled: Out Standing in the Field

 Canadian Title

Out Standing in the Field:
A Memoir by Canada's First Female Infantry Officer
by Sandra Perron

Perron, Canada's first female infantry officer, describes a system of institutional sexism and her battle against it.

CAF Virtual Library English Book Link


Book titled: Small Unit Leadership

Small Unit Leadership:

A Commonsense approach
by Dandridge M. Malone

Small Unit Leadership: A Commonsense Approach by Dandridge M. Malone is a practical guide for military leaders at the company and platoon levels, focusing on essential leadership skills and strategies to effectively prepare and lead small units in combat.

CAF Virtual Library English Book Link |  Audiobook Link


Book titled: The Passion of Command

The Passion of Command:
The Moral Imperative of Leadership
by Col B.P. McCoy

The Passion of Command delves into the moral imperatives of leadership, emphasizing the emotional and psychological complexities of preparing Marines for the rigors of combat.

**Link to come**



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