| Series |
Modern war studies
Modern war studies. ^A239554
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| Contents |
Stopping the Japanese offensive -- The North African campaign -- The long and frustrating Italian campaign -- The dual drive offensive -- Liberation of France -- MacArthur's return to the Philippines -- Long bloody winter -- Conquest of Germany -- Closing in on Japan -- Conclusions -- Biographical Afterword. |
| Abstract |
Taaffe explores how and why Marshall selected the Army's commander during World War II. He also critiques the performance of these generals during the war, and reveals the extent to which their actions served as stepping stones to advancement. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011018954 |
| ISBN | 9780700618125 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0700618120 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
