description: Dwight Eisenhower was not exactly born into poverty, but the family's circumstances were at least austere. He was one of seven children; his father, a railway worker. But the family was strong and unified, the youngsters energetic and ambitious. Ike made it to West Point, where he excelled in sports. He was a natural leader. But it was at Leavenworth years later, as a student at the war college, that his intellectual talent showed itself. He graduated first in his class. The author draws in a wealth of previously unpublished information to give us this beautiful portrait. As a result Eisenhower emerges as complex, one who as the author states, ". . .was a good and great man."
language: English
title: Eisenhower: Soldier, General of the Army
titlecomplete: Eisenhower: Soldier, General of the Army
genres: History, World War II, Presidents, American History, Biography Memoir, Biography, Military History, 20th Century, Nonfiction, Politics
ratings_count: 247
series: Eisenhower
publisher: Random House Value Publishing