| Bradley Contributor(s): Axelrod, Alan (Author), Clark, Wesley K. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0230614442 ISBN-13: 9780230614444 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $18.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: Dubbed by the World War II press as "The G.I. General" because of his close identification with his men, Omar Bradley rose to command the largest exclusively American field command in U.S. history during the European Campaign. Alan Axelrod applies his signature insight and compelling prose to the life, strategy and legacy of the general who remains the model for all commanders today as the man who revolutionized the National Guard, shaped the U.S. army's focus on the individual soldier, and emphasized cooperation and coordination among the military services. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Military - History | Military - United States - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Great Generals (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.1" W x 7.9" (0.45 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 1940's |
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| Publisher Description: Dubbed by the World War II press as The G.I. General because of his close identification with his men, Omar Bradley rose to command the largest exclusively American field command in U.S. history during the European Campaign. Alan Axelrod applies his signature insight and compelling prose to the life, strategy and legacy of the general who remains the model for all commanders today as the man who revolutionized the National Guard, shaped the U.S. army's focus on the individual soldier, and emphasized cooperation and coordination among the military services. |
Contributor Bio(s): Axelrod, Alan: - Historian Alan Axelrod is the author of the business bestsellers Patton on Leadership and Elizabeth I, CEO, the Great Generals series books Patton, Bradley, and Marshall, and many books on American and military history. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.Clark, Wesley K.: - General Wesley K. Clark served in the United States Army for thirty-four years and rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is author of the best selling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. |