1880-1959

An acclaimed military historian presents this powerful history of four World War II military leaders--Douglas MacArthur, George Patton, George Marshall and Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower--who exhibited unparalleled military leadership that led the U.S. victoriously through two World Wars.

A biography of George S. Patton, Douglas, MacArthur, and George C. Marshall on their roles in winning World War II.

"Twayne's twentieth-century American biography series ; 10." Covers the pivotal role and career of soldier-statesman George Marshall.

A biography of the military leader and statesman, discussing his roles in both World Wars and his service as a cabinet officer.

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.

A joint profile of Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and their armed forces commanders Alan Brooke and George C. Marshall evaluates the pivotal ways in which they determined the strategies of allied forces during World War II.

Profiles the lives and careers of Generals George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, and Dwight D. Eisenhower; and examines how their lives interconnected through two world wars and the Cold War, their individual personalities, and the circumstances that put them in the forefront in the last days of World War II.

Contains a brief biography of the American general, George C. Marshall, who restored the European economy after World War II with his famous "Marshall Plan" and won a Nobel Peace prize. Includes time line, selected bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.