"They won that war. All I had to do was lead them."
Lt. Gen. Hal Moore, commander of the 7th Cavalry, set high standards and gave clear commander's intent to his people. He ensured his people were a well-trained, cohesive team. Take a moment to watch this short video as he talks about his service and the battle of Ia Drang during the Vietnam war.
Wildland Fire Leadership Challenge - Digging a Little Deeper
- Professional Reading Program Challenge
- Read Lt. Gen. Harold (Hal) G. Moore (Ret.) and Joseph L. Galloway's book We Were Soldiers Once...And Young.
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- Leadership in Cinema Challenge
- Watch the movie We Were Soldiers featuring Mel Gibson and facilitate the Leadership in Cinema lesson plan.
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