Marshall: Citizen Soldier
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ISBN10: 1417995033
ISBN13: 9781417995035
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2005
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417995035
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2005
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Marshall: Citizen Soldier is a biography written by William Frye about George C. Marshall, a renowned American military leader and statesman. The book provides a comprehensive account of Marshall's life, from his childhood in Pennsylvania to his rise through the ranks of the military and his pivotal role in World War II. Frye delves into Marshall's early years as a student at Virginia Military Institute, where he developed a strong sense of duty and discipline that would shape his career. The book also explores Marshall's time as Chief of Staff of the United States Army during World War II, where he played a vital role in the planning and execution of military operations in Europe and the Pacific.Beyond his military career, Frye also examines Marshall's contributions to post-war diplomacy and his role as Secretary of State under President Harry Truman. Marshall was instrumental in the creation of the Marshall Plan, which helped rebuild Europe after the war, and his efforts to promote international cooperation and prevent the spread of communism earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953.Overall, Marshall: Citizen Soldier provides a detailed and insightful look into the life of one of America's most influential military leaders and statesmen. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States military and the role of leadership in times of war and peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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