Soldier, journalist, and Soviet spy Robert S. Allen was a deeply controversial figure. In Forward with Patton, John Nelson Rickard presents a complete, annotated edition of Colonel Allen's World War II diary for 1944-1945. The entries reflect Allen's private thoughts on his experiences, provide insight into the Third Army, and survey the strengths and weaknesses of individual staff members.
Soldier, journalist, and Soviet spy Robert S. Allen was a deeply controversial figure. In Forward with Patton, John Nelson Rickard presents a complete...
During the tense months leading up to the American Civil War, the cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point continued their education even as the nation threatened to dissolve around them. Students from both the North and South struggled to understand events such as John Brown's Raid, the secession of eleven states from the Union, and the attack on Fort Sumter. By graduation day, half the class of 1862 had resigned; only twenty-eight remained, and their class motto -- "Joined in common cause" -- had been severely tested.
In For Brotherhood and Duty: The Civil War...
During the tense months leading up to the American Civil War, the cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point continued their educat...
John R. Deane Jr. (1919--2013) was born with all the advantages a man needs to succeed in a career in the US Army, and he capitalized on his many opportunities in spectacular fashion. The son of one of George C. Marshall's closest assistants, Deane graduated from West Point with the first class of World War II and served in combat under the dynamic General Terry de la Mesa Allen Sr. After the war, he led a German espionage unit in operations against the Soviets, personally led the first foot patrol following the course of the Berlin Wall as it was being constructed, participated in the...
John R. Deane Jr. (1919--2013) was born with all the advantages a man needs to succeed in a career in the US Army, and he capitalized on his many o...
Despite incredible successes on the battlefield, General Jacob L. Devers remains one of the most overlooked figures of his generation. In this definitive biography, James Scott Wheeler delivers a groundbreaking reassessment of the American commander whose contributions to victory in Europe are topped only by General Dwight D. Eisenhower's.
Despite incredible successes on the battlefield, General Jacob L. Devers remains one of the most overlooked figures of his generation. In this definit...
Explores the General George S. Patton's operational performance during the entire Ardennes campaign, through his "estimate of the situation", the US Army's doctrinal approach to problem-solving. Patton's day-by-day situational understanding of the Battle of the Bulge gives readers an in-depth, critical analysis of Patton's overall effectiveness.
Explores the General George S. Patton's operational performance during the entire Ardennes campaign, through his "estimate of the situation", the US A...
When four-star general John Rogers Galvin retired from the US Army after 44 years of distinguished service in 1992, the Washington Post hailed him as a man "without peer among living generals." In Fighting the Cold War, the soldier, scholar, and statesman recounts his active participation in more than sixty years of international history.
When four-star general John Rogers Galvin retired from the US Army after 44 years of distinguished service in 1992, the Washington Post hailed him as ...
Revealed is that the experience Patton gained in World War I was seminal in his evolvement as a leader and laid the groundwork for not only his own personal future triumphs but also for the success of the entire United States Army armored forces in World War II.
Revealed is that the experience Patton gained in World War I was seminal in his evolvement as a leader and laid the groundwork for not only his own pe...
This study presents a comprehensive look at a complex man who exhibited an unfaltering commitment to the military and to his soldiers but whose career was marked by controversy. This book addresses how Almond's early education at the Virginia Military Institute, with its strong Confederate and military influences, shaped his military prowess.
This study presents a comprehensive look at a complex man who exhibited an unfaltering commitment to the military and to his soldiers but whose career...
