Standing Tall: Leadership Lessons in the Life of a Soldier

Robert Foley was a Medal of Honor recipient who led a mission to rescue another company pinned down by Viet Cong forces in November 1966. Despite poor grades, injuries, and sickness in West Point, he served across the globe and rose through the ranks, becoming Commandant of Cadets and retiring as a 3-star general.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2022
Publisher: Casemate Publishers

Introduction:

Robert Foley had only been in Vietnam for six months when he was promoted to captain and given command of a rifle company. In November 1966, Foley led his men on a mission to rescue another company that had been pinned down by Viet Cong forces. His leadership that day inspired his men and led to a successful operation – and the Medal of Honor. His actions in Vietnam were only a small portion of a long and varied career of service in the US Army, but Foley did not always seem marked for success. Coming from a blue-collar suburb of Boston, his years in West Point were marked by poor grades, injuries, and sickness. With a determination to lead by example and inspire trust among others, Foley served across the globe and rose through the ranks. He even returned to West Point as Commandant of Cadets, later retiring as a 3-star general and commander of Fifth Army.

Standing Tall:

Standing Tall is a terrific book following a true American hero's journey during a stellar career in the U.S. Army. Lieutenant General (Retired) Bob Foley has written a must read for anyone interested in learning leadership lessons during the toughest situations imaginable.

General Robert B. Brown, US Army Retired, former Commanding General, US Army Pacific, President & Chief Executive Officer, Association of the US Army, said, "Bob Foley's story is a testament to the power of leadership and the resilience of the human spirit. His unwavering commitment to his men and his country is an inspiration to us all."

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Standing Tall is a must-read for anyone interested in learning leadership lessons during the toughest situations imaginable. Lieutenant General (Retired) Bob Foley's story is a testament to the power of leadership and the resilience of the human spirit. His unwavering commitment to his men and his country is an inspiration to us all.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636242248