4/5 Leadership
  by David Longoria
Twelve O'Clock High is an excellent study in leadership and clearly shows the propensity to adapt to circumstances in unintended ways.

5/5 A Study in Situational Leadereship
  by Roger C. Corea
This popular academy award winning movie is used in leadership training seminars to demonstrate leadership style and teamwork. It presents a genuine parallel between effective and ineffective leadership. The 918th, a WWII B-17 bomber squadron, under the leadership of General Savage, grew from a fearful, unskilled group with numerous casualties to a confident, highly skilled group with much fewer casualties. The vivid contrast in leadership styles between General Savage and Colonel Davenport dramatically affect the performance of the squadron. This is the significant message of the film. General Davenport, outwardly caring greatly for his men, is reluctant to keep sending them on bombing missions because of high casualties and the extremely low morale. General Davenport, high on the relationship scale, is so concerned with the welfare of his men that he is underleading them i.e. having low expectations and poor training. He is not matching the necessary leadership style to their readiness level of the group. They were low in ability and motivation. General Savage, low on the relationship scale, took command and immediately raised expections and training. Morale increased and so did effectiveness. General Savage's style matched the readiness of the group. He was demanding and authoritative. He insisted on developing training skills. He was "hands on" and actually went on missions with his men. This movie is also a study of over leadership. It clearly illuminates the consequences of not knowing when it is necessary to move from an strong authoritarian style to a coaching or counseling style once readiness levels improve. Understanding 12 O'Clock High in the context of situational leadership will help any leader become better!

5/5 Great movie!
  by Cynthia J. Miller (Southern California)
Good story line, great acting. Tells it like it was. Nice, clean, well written script. Good, clean entertainment. Educational & enjoyable.

5/5 WW II history
  by R. Iwanick (Winnipeg, Canada)
This movie is a history lesson. It is realistic and well presented. The additional material really enhances the movie to give a better picture of the time. This is a great'collector' edition which will replace my old tape.

5/5 GREAT
  by T. Pohnert (Hattiesburg, MS)
This is a great movie and even though it is so old, it is great.