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The generals : Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the winning of World War II / Winston Groom.

Groom, Winston, 1944- (author.). National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Added Author). National Geographic Partners (U.S.) (Added Author).

Summary:

Groom tells the intertwined and uniquely American tales of George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall. These three remarkable men-of-arms who rose from the gruesome hell of the First World War to become the finest generals of their generation during World War II redefined America's ideas of military leadership and brought forth a new generation of American soldier. Against the backdrop of the most dramatic moments of the twentieth century, you'll discover new insights into the lives of America's most celebrated warriors.

Record details

ISBN: 1426216912
ISBN: 9781426216916
Physical Description: 510 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2017]
Copyright: �2015

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Beginnings. First captain, VMI ; Master of the sword ; The champion of Vera Cruz ; "Some damned foolishness in the Balkans" ; Courage was the rule -- Between the wars. The sad, great heap of Fleurs Blanches ; "I am all he has" -- Brave as lions, bold as bulls. This means war ; There will be a big tank battle in the morning ; "I shall return" ; Overlord ; Let's win it all ; These proceedings are closed ; Old soldiers never die.