Duane Schultz Books

Study of the Attack Along the Washita River, Custer's Last Victory and the Action That Led to the Plains Indians' United Quest for Retribution.

The narrative centers on General George Patton's perilous attempt to free a German POW camp, driven by the personal stakes of rescuing his son-in-law and fellow Americans. This ambitious mission, described by General Omar Bradley as starting as a "wild goose chase," ultimately culminates in tragedy, highlighting the complexities of wartime decisions and the personal motivations behind them. The book offers a gripping exploration of leadership, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war.

The book offers a new perspective on the Civil War commander, highlighting his pivotal role in critical moments that contributed to the preservation of the Union. Through in-depth analysis, it explores his strategies, leadership qualities, and the impact of his decisions during the war, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his significance in American history.

The narrative intertwines the lives of George Armstrong Custer and Chief Black Kettle against the backdrop of the Washita River. Black Kettle, a peacemaker, sought to protect the Cheyenne through treaties despite ongoing betrayals by the U.S. government. As settlers encroached and the buffalo dwindled, his hopes for coexistence were crushed by relentless military actions, culminating in his tragic death at the hands of Custer's troops. Custer, hailed as a warrior, ultimately faced his own demise in the Indian Wars, illustrating the tragic consequences of conflict and broken promises.

In March 1945, against the advice of his top subordinates, Gen. George Patton created a task force to liberate a POW camp near Hammelburg, Germany. Based on memoirs, diaries, combat reports, and interviews with survivors, Patton's Last Gamble vividly recounts a mission Gen. Omar Bradley later said began as a wild goose chase and ended in tragedy.

Planned by Churchill, authorized by Eisenhower, and executed by five specially trained bomber units, the attack on the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania, was among the most daring and dangerous missions of World War II. If it succeeded, the Nazi war machine would be brought to its knees. This work recreates this great battle.

Filled with updated research and findings, the ninth edition of Schultz and Schultz's THEORIES OF PERSONALITY gives you a clear and cogent introduction to this dynamic field. Organized by theory, this popular text discusses major theorists who represent psychoanalytic, neopsychoanalytic, lifespan, trait, humanistic, cognitive, behavioral, and social-learning approaches, while demonstrating the influence of events in theorists' personal and professional lives on the development of these theories. The book also explores the ways in which race, gender, and cultural issues play a part in the study of personality and in personality assessment, and includes numerous examples, tables, and figures that further enhance your understanding of the content. The final chapter, "Personality in Perspective," integrates topics explored in previous chapters and suggests conclusions that can be drawn from the many theorists' work.

The crossing of the Rapido, in the shadow of the monastery atop Monte Cassino, was one of the colossal mistakes of World War II. This is the first book- length history of the operation.