| Eisenhower Contributor(s): Wukovits, John (Author), Emerson, Brian (Read by), Clark, General Wesley K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0786174587 ISBN-13: 9780786174584 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: This new addition to Wesley Clark's Great Generals series features the principal architect of the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II and his relevance today In the third installment of the Great Generals series, World War II expert John Wukovits explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's contributions to American warfare. American general and 34th president of the United States, Eisenhower led the assault on the French coast at Normandy and held together the Allied units through the European campaign that followed. The book reveals Eisenhower's advocacy in the pre-war years of the tank, his friendships with George Patton and fox Conner, his service in the Philippines with Douglas MacArthur, and his culminating role as supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe. Wukovits skillfully demonstrates how Eisenhower's evolution as a commander, his military doctrine, and his diplomatic skills are of extreme importance in understanding modern warfare. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Military - History | Military - United States - History | Military - World War Ii |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Great Generals (Audio) |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 7.2" W x 6.18" (0.21 lbs) |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This new addition to Wesley Clark's Great Generals Series features the principal architect of the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II and his relevance today. World War II expert John Wukovits explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's contributions to American warfare. American general and thirty-fourth president of the United States, Eisenhower led the assault on the French coast at Normandy and held together the Allied units through the European campaign that followed. The book reveals Eisenhower's advocacy in the pre-war years of the tank, his friendships with George Patton and Fox Conner, his service in the Philippines with Douglas MacArthur, and his culminating role as supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe. Wukovits skillfully demonstrates how Eisenhower's evolution as a commander, his military doctrine, and his diplomatic skills are of extreme importance in understanding modern warfare. |
Contributor Bio(s): Wukovits, John: - John Wukovits, a military expert specializing in the Pacific theater of World War II, is the author of many books, including Eisenhower: A Biography. Emerson, Brian: -Brian Emerson is an actor and technical director with a long career in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas. Clark, General Wesley K.: -General Wesley K. Clark served in the United States Army for thirty-four years and rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is author of A Time to Lead, as well as the bestselling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas. |