George Marshall by David L. Roll
Defender of the Republic
A concise biography of the soldier-statesman who built the modern U.S. Army for global war, coordinated Allied strategy with calm authority, and later guided postwar recovery and the early architecture of containment. It follows his rise from disciplined staff officer to top military leader and cabinet official, illuminating his selection of commanders, mastery of logistics, principled nonpartisanship, and reserved character. The narrative assesses achievements and controversies alike—from mobilization and strategic planning to the China mission—arguing that quiet competence and moral authority were decisive in both victory and peace.
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- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 704
- Original Language
- English
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