George Marshall: a biography

✍ Scribed by Hirshson, Stanley P;Marshall, George C;Marshall, George Catlett;Unger, Debi;Unger, Irwin

Publisher: HarperCollins
Year: 2014
Tongue: English
Edition: First edition
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Presents a complete picture of the life of George C. Marshall, from his childhood and military training through his role as chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and his leadership efforts as Secretary of State in rebuilding post-war Europe.;Childish Things -- Learning and Yearning -- Between the Wars -- Preparing for War -- Retreat -- "Underbelly" -- Pacific Woes -- Europe at Last -- Japan-China -- Affairs of State -- Envoi.

✦ Table of Contents

Childish Things --
Learning and Yearning --
Between the Wars --
Preparing for War --
Retreat --
"Underbelly" --
Pacific Woes --
Europe at Last --
Japan-China --
Affairs of State --
Envoi.

✦ Subjects

Cabinet officers;Cabinet officers--United States;Employees;Generals;Generals--United States;Statesmen;Statesmen--United States;Biography;Biographies;Marshall, George C. -- (George Catlett), -- 1880-1959;United States. -- Army -- Biography;United States. -- Department of State -- Officials and employees -- Biography;United States. -- Army;United States. -- Department of State;Marshall, George C. -- 1880-1959;Generals -- United States -- Biography;Statesmen -- United States -- Biography;Cabinet of

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