Description |
510 pages ; 23 cm. |
Contents |
First captain, VMI -- Master of the sword -- The champion of Vera Cruz -- "Some damned foolishness in the Balkans" -- The only thing they did superbly was fight -- The sad, great heap of Fleurs Blanc -- "I am all he has" -- This means war -- There will be a big tank battle in the morning -- Shall return -- Overlord -- Let's win it all -- These proceedings are closed -- Old soldiers never die. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
Traces the intertwined, uniquely American tales of three men-of-arms who became prominent World War II generals and redefined the nation's ideas about military leadership. |
Subject |
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945.
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MacArthur, Douglas, 1880-1964.
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Marshall, George C. (George Catlett), 1880-1959.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
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Generals -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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Added Title |
Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the winning of World War II |
ISBN |
9781426215490 (hbk.) |
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1426215495 (hbk.) |
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