Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II
National Geographic
November 2015
On Sale: November 10, 2015
ISBN: 1426215495 EAN: 9781426215490 Kindle: B00TCI404I Hardcover / e-Book Add to Wish List
Celebrated historian Winston Groom tells the intertwined and
uniquely American tales of George Patton, Douglas MacArthur,
and George Marshall - from the World War I battle that
shaped them to their greatest victory: leading the allies to
victory in World War II. 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. Their efforts revealed to the world the grit and
determination that would become synonymous with America in
the post-war years.
Filled with novel-worthy
twists and turns, and set against the backdrop of the most
dramatic moments of the twentieth century, The
Generals is a powerful, action-packed book filled with
marvelous surprises and insights into the lives of America's
most celebrated warriors.