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Encore Booknotes: Tom Clancy and Gen. Fred Franks, Jr. (Ret.), "Into the Storm: A Study in Command"

Tom Clancy; Gen. Fred Franks, Jr. (Ret.)

About the Program

Tom Clancy and Gen. Fred Franks, Jr. (Ret.) talked about their book "Into the Storm: A Study in Command."  The book examines the art of operational war through the eyes of some of America's best commanders.  Mr. Clancy and Gen. Franks talked about the process of writing the book and General Franks talked about his military career.  This program originally aired on June 4, 1997. 

About the Authors

Tom Clancy

Tom Clancy is the author of many novels, including "The Hunt for Red October" and "Patriot Games."  His nonfiction books include "Armored Cav," "Every Man a Tiger," and "Battle Ready."  For more, visit: tomclancy.com. 


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Gen. Fred Franks, Jr. (Ret.)

Gen. Fred Franks, Jr., a Vietnam War veteran, commanded the main Coalition force that fought and defeated Saddam Hussein's Republican Guards during the 1991 Gulf War.   


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Encore Booknotes: Tom Clancy and Gen. Fred Franks, Jr. (Ret.), "Into the Storm: A Study in Command"

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  • Saturday, July 7th at 6pm (ET)
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