Fighting wars, planning for peace : the story of George C. Marshall /
by Gimpel, Lee.
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BookPublisher: Greensboro, N.C. : Morgan Reynolds Pub., c2005Edition: 1st ed.Description: 176 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1931798664.Subject(s): Marshall, George C. ((George Catlett),) 1880-1959 | Generals -- United States -- Biography | Statesmen -- United States -- BiographyOnline resources: Table of contents
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Summary: Chronicles the life of George C. Marshall, discussing how his command in World War II helped make Marshall a leading force in the transformation of the United States into a reigning world power.
From Uniontown to VMI -- Brilliant young officer -- Preparations -- World War I -- New beginnings -- Chief of Staff -- War -- Operation Overlord -- Cold War -- Secretary of Defense.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-172) and index.
From Uniontown to VMI -- Brilliant young officer -- Preparations -- World War I -- New beginnings -- Chief of Staff -- War -- Operation Overlord -- Cold War -- Secretary of Defense.
Booklist, January 2006
Horn Book, April 2006
Chronicles the life of George C. Marshall, discussing how his command in World War II helped make Marshall a leading force in the transformation of the United States into a reigning world power.
8.6 Young Adult$b Follett Library Resources