A General S Life An Autobiography
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A General S Life
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Author : Omar Nelson Bradley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983-01-01
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A General S Life An Autobiography
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Author : Omar Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Plunkett Lake Press
Release Date : 2019-07-29
A General S Life An Autobiography written by Omar Bradley and has been published by Plunkett Lake Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-29 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In this autobiography, Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981) recounts his youth in Missouri, his years at the US Military Academy at West Point (he graduated in 1915 alongside Dwight D. Eisenhower), his assignments on the US-Mexico border and in Montana guarding copper mines during World War I, his tours teaching mathematics at West Point and in 1941, commanding of the US Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, his active duty during World War II in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy and eventually commanding 43 divisions and 1.3 million Americans in Europe, linking up with Soviet forces on the Elbe in April 1945, sealing the defeat of Nazi forces. Bradley provides vivid descriptions of key figures in the liberation of Europe, including Marshall, Eisenhower, Patton, Churchill and Montgomery. Back in Washington, Bradley describes his years heading the Veterans Administration, his tenure as Army Chief of Staff and as first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff starting in 1949. After being promoted to the rank of General of the Army (five stars) in 1950, Bradley was the senior military commander when the Korean War started; he supported President Truman’s wartime policy of containment and was instrumental in persuading Truman to dismiss General MacArthur in 1951 after MacArthur resisted administration attempts to scale back the war’s strategic objectives. “The narrative deals skillfully with the planning and execution of campaigns that changed history... an unmatched panorama of 40 years of American military history... A great many writers have taken a crack at describing the 1944 Allied landings in Normandy [but] no overall description of that long, bitter battle on the American beaches, Utah and Omaha, is better than the one in this book.” — Drew Middleton,The New York Times “The most unassuming of the WW II military chiefs has (in recompense?) the last, stinging word... a vigorous, accomplished, exceptionally unconstrained narrative... Explosive yet likable.” — Kirkus Reviews “[A] surprisingly candid account from a man long reputed to be mild-mannered, discreet, and uncritical of the figures of his time... General Bradley has given us a very informative autobiography. Especially interesting are the sections on American military participation in the North African and Sicilian campaigns, and Eisenhower’s role there; the Normandy landings and subsequent breakout; the Battle of the Bulge; and President Truman’s removal of General MacArthur from command in Korea... He is very frank in his comments on Eisenhower’s weaknesses as Allied commander in North Africa and Sicily, and of Patton’s ill-advised behavior and remarks during that period and later. He is also harshly critical of Montgomery’s “prima donna”-like behavior and his continual efforts to push Eisenhower into giving him the supreme command of all Allied ground troops... With the loss of General Bradley, there are unlikely to be any more top-rank firsthand accounts of this period in US military history. Bradley’s book, therefore, may have the last word, but he hasn’t abused that privilege. He was too fair a man for that.” — Howard C. Thomas, The Christian Science Monitor “[A] superb book... a remarkably smooth-flowing account of the life of one of this country’s most distinguished military leaders... Bradley’s candid appraisals of his superiors, subordinates and peers, notably Patton, Montgomery, Eisenhower, Simpson and Hodges, make fascinating reading... this is a first-rate addition to the growing number of biographies of prominent World War II military personalities. Besides being eminently enjoyable reading for casual consumption, it is of significant value to the student of military history.” — Lieutenant Colonel William A. de Palo, Jr., Infantry Magazine
A General S Life
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Author : Omar Nelson Bradley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989-11-01
A General S Life written by Omar Nelson Bradley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-11-01 with Generals categories.
A General S Life
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Author : Omar N. and Clay Blair Bradley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1973
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The Private Life Of General Omar N Bradley
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Author : Jeffrey D. Lavoie
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-11-18
The Private Life Of General Omar N Bradley written by Jeffrey D. Lavoie and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-18 with History categories.
The life and achievements of General Omar Nelson Bradley are legendary. During World War II, the five-star general was a key figure in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. But his private life has always lain just outside the reach of the media. Bradley has long been portrayed as a soft-spoken gentleman. This media-driven stereotype has pushed him aside in America's collective memory, which more readily recalls flamboyant leaders such as Patton, Eisenhower or George C. Marshall. This book reexamines the prevailing view of Bradley through a reading of unpublished sources and letters, paying special attention to his relationship with his second wife Kitty Buhler and his later years (1951-1981), a period largely ignored by previous research. Bradley's life was far from boring. Behind closed doors were trysts with Hollywood starlets, a penchant for gambling at the horse track and hobnobbing with high-profile stars, writers and political leaders.
It Doesn T Take A Hero
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Author : Norman Schwarzkopf
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 1993-09-01
It Doesn T Take A Hero written by Norman Schwarzkopf and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993-09-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
He set his star by a simple motto: duty, honor, country. Only rarely does history grant a single individual the ability, personal charisma, moral force, and intelligence to command the respect, admiration, and affection of an entire nation. But such a man is General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the Allied Forces in the Gulf War. Now, in this refreshingly candid and typically outspoken autobiography, General Schwarzkopf reviews his remarkable life and career: the events, the adventures, and the emotions that molded the character and shaped the beliefs of this uniquely distinguished American leader.
It Doesn T Take A Hero
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Author : Norman Schwarzkopf
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2010-09-22
It Doesn T Take A Hero written by Norman Schwarzkopf and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
He set his star by a simple motto: duty, honor, country. Only rarely does history grant a single individual the ability, personal charisma, moral force, and intelligence to command the respect, admiration, and affection of an entire nation. But such a man is General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, commander of the Allied Forces in the Gulf War. Now, in this refreshingly candid and typically outspoken autobiography, General Schwarzkopf reviews his remarkable life and career: the events, the adventures, and the emotions that molded the character and shaped the beliefs of this uniquely distinguished American leader. Note: The photo insert is not included in this edition.
Ulysses S Grant Life Of The Fearless General Commander In Chief Complete Edition Volumes 1 2
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Author : Ulysses S. Grant
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2023-12-12
Ulysses S Grant Life Of The Fearless General Commander In Chief Complete Edition Volumes 1 2 written by Ulysses S. Grant and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-12 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Ulysses S. Grant served as the Commanding General and the 18th President of the United States. He cooperated closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the American Civil War. Grant implemented Reconstruction with the support of Congress. Main focus of Grant's writing in this autobiography is on his military career during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War. Original edition of Grant's Memoirs was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death.
General George Crook
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Author : Gen. George Crook
language : en
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Release Date : 2017-04-07
General George Crook written by Gen. George Crook and has been published by Pickle Partners Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-07 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
General George Crook spent his entire military career, with the exception of the Civil War years, on the frontier. Fighting the Indians, he earned the distinction of being the lowest-ranking West Point cadet ever to rise to the rank of major-general. Crook’s autobiography covers the period from his graduation from West Point in 1852 to June 18, 1876, the day after the famous Battle of the Rosebud. Editor Martin F. Schmitt has supplemented Crook’s life story with other material from the general’s diaries and letters and from contemporary newspapers. “When Red Cloud, the Sioux chief, heard of the death of his old antagonist, the Army officer they called Three Stars, he told a missionary, ‘He, at least, never lied to us.’ General Sherman called Crook the greatest Indian fighter and manager the Army ever had. Yet this man who was the most effective campaigner against the Indians had won their respect and trust. To understand why, you ought to read General George Crook: His Autobiography, edited and annotated by Martin F. Schmitt.”—Los Angeles Times “A story straightforward, accurate, and interesting, packed with detail and saturated with a strong western flavor....The importance of this book lies not merely in its considerable contribution to our knowledge of military history and to the intimate and sometimes trenchant remarks made by Crook about his colleagues, but more particularly in the revelation of the character and aims of the general himself.”—Chicago Tribune
The Autobiography Of Lieutenant General Sir Harry Smith Baronet Of Aliwal On The Sutlej G C B
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Author : Sir Harry George Wakelyn Smith
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-12-02
The Autobiography Of Lieutenant General Sir Harry Smith Baronet Of Aliwal On The Sutlej G C B written by Sir Harry George Wakelyn Smith and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-02 with History categories.
In this autobiography, Lieutenant-General Sir Henry George Wakelyn Smith tells the story of his remarkable military career in the British Army during the early 19th century, including his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars. He is best known for his leadership in the Battle of Aliwal, India in 1846, where his tactical genius led to a decisive victory for British forces. Later in life, he served as governor of the Cape Colony and became known for his devotion to his wife, Lady Smith. Smith's memoir offers a unique perspective on military history and the life of a distinguished British officer.