The Supreme Commander: The War Years of Dwight D. Eisenhower

The Supreme Commander: The War Years of Dwight D. Eisenhower

In this classic portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower the soldier, bestselling historian Stephen E. Ambrose examines the Allied commanderâ€™s leadership during World War II.
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Ambrose brings Eisenhowerâ€™s experience of the Second World War to life, showing in vivid detail how the generalâ€™s skill as a diplomat and a military strategist contributed to Allied successes in North Africa and in Europe, and established him as one of the greatest military leaders in the world. Ambrose, then the Associate Editor of the Generalâ€™s official papers, analyzes Eisenhowerâ€™s difficult military decisions and his often complicated relationships with powerful personalities like Churchill, de Gaulle, Roosevelt, and Patton. This is the definitive account of Eisenhowerâ€™s evolution as a military leaderâ€”from its dramatic beginnings through his time at the top post of Allied command.
Country USA
Brand Anchor
Manufacturer Anchor
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780307946621
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2012-01-17
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780307946621

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