"The extraordinary career of George Catlett Marshall--America's most distinguished soldier-statesman since George Washington--whose selfless leadership and moral character influenced the course of two world wars and helped define the American century. Winston Churchill called him World War II's "organizer of victory." Harry Truman said he was "the greatest military man that this country ever produced." Today, in our era of failed leadership, few lives are more worthy of renewed examination than Marshall and his fifty years ...
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"The extraordinary career of George Catlett Marshall--America's most distinguished soldier-statesman since George Washington--whose selfless leadership and moral character influenced the course of two world wars and helped define the American century. Winston Churchill called him World War II's "organizer of victory." Harry Truman said he was "the greatest military man that this country ever produced." Today, in our era of failed leadership, few lives are more worthy of renewed examination than Marshall and his fifty years of loyal service to the defense of his nation and its values. Even as a young officer he was heralded as a genius, a reputation that grew when in WWI he planned and executed a nighttime movement of more than a half million troops from one battlefield to another that led to the armistice. Between the wars he helped modernize combat training, and re-staffed the U.S. Army's officer corps with the men who would lead in the next decades. But as WWII loomed, it was the role of army chief of staff in which Marshall's intellect and backbone were put to the test, when his blind commitment to duty would run up against the realities of Washington politics. Long seen as a stoic, almost statuesque figure, he emerges in these pages as a man both remarkable and deeply human, thanks to newly discovered sources. Set against the backdrop of five major conflicts--two world wars, Palestine, Korea, and the Cold War--Marshall's education in military, diplomatic, and political power, replete with their nuances and ambiguities, runs parallel with America's emergence as a global superpower. The result is a defining account of one of our most consequential leaders"--
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 110199097X. This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear. Inside pages are clean.; 6.4 X 2.17 X 9.52 inches; 704 pages.
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Very Good+ Very Good+ Dust Jacket. Size: 6x1x9; NOT ex-library. Interior appears free of markings. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Corners sharp. Unclipped DJ protected in Mylar wraps. 2nd printing. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.
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Fair. This book has been examined carefully and the cover shows some wear. There may be some highlighting or writing inside, but the pages are mostly clean. Fast Shipping-Safe and Secure Mailer-Our goal is to deliver a better item than what you are hoping for! If not we will make it right! The dust jacket is in rough shape, shows significant wear.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 110199097X. SIGNED by the author on the title page. This is a full-length biography of General George Marshall (1880-1959) who was Army Chief of Staff during World War II and author of the Marshall Plan for the reconstruction of Europe after the war. He also served as a Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Contains an index, source notes, and a bibliography in the rear. Original publisher's blue paper covered boards with a black cloth spine and silver spine lettering. This is a clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket is in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings. The dust jacket is now in a protective, removable, acetate cover.; B&W Photographs; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 694 pages; Signed by Author.