General of the Army – George C Marshall Soldier & Statesman - Hardcover

Cray, E

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0393027759 ISBN 13: 9780393027754

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co., 1991

Synopsis

This biography of George C. Marshall, one of the most powerful men of his time, covers his life as Chief of Staff of the US army during World War II and his role later as peacemaker and architect of the European Recovery Plan (only known to others as the Marshall Plan).

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" General of the Army " enhances our ability to perceive both the man and his monumental reputation....Cray's biography commends itself not least because he does not paper over Marshall's errors.--Russell F. Weigley "The New York Times Book Review "

General of the Army enhances our ability to perceive both the man and his monumental reputation....Cray's biography commends itself not least because he does not paper over Marshall's errors.--Russell F. Weigley "The New York Times Book Review "

Cray's biography ...tells you everything you want to know about Marshall....[It] will serve as the standard 'popular' biography and reference.--Clay Blair, Jr. "Chicago Sun-Times "

The comprehensive, masterful biography that Marshall deserves....Cray gives us insight into the private man as well as an understanding of his crucial role in an extraordinary period in world history.--Digby Diehl "Playboy "

Impressively researched, delightfully written, and judiciously argued, General of the Army is the best one-volume life of Marshall to date. It deserves to be read by anyone interested in recent American history.--Robert Dallek, Author of " Lone Star Rising " and " Flawed Giant: Lyndon B. Johnson and his Times "

Edition details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393027759
• ISBN 13: 9780393027754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 862