TY  - BOOK
AU  - NEWSOME Bruce
TI  - Made, not born: why some soldiers are better than others 
SN  - 9780275998301 (hbk):
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Westport CT
PB  - Praeger
KW  - MILITARY EDUCATION
KW  - ARMED FORCES
KW  - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
KW  - MILITARY PERSONNEL
KW  - COMBAT CAPABILITIES
KW  - MILITARY TRAINING
N2  - Assesses a great deal of previously published research on competing explanations of why some soldiers are better than others. Considers the effect of intrinsic abilities, selection criteria, material (financial resources and equipment), political systems, the importance of personnel management, and personal attributes such as strength and stamina. Concludes with a set of policy prescriptions and recommendations based on the study. This is a very useful book which draws on sources from many different perspectives on fighting ability
ER  -