Geoffrey Hornby is easy to overlook because his career did not include a major war. As commander of the naval brigade during the Pig War, he helped steer the Americans toward a peaceful agreement. His example raises the question of whether officer education gives peacetime leadership the same attention as preparation for wartime command.
Chapter · 4:28-5:36
Geoffrey Hornby and the craft of peacetime command
Hornby's handling of the Pig War naval brigade opens a discussion of the professional skills needed to lead effectively in peace.