Title: Eisenhower /
Authors: Wukovits, John F., 1944-
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Eisenhower, Dwight D.; United States. Biography.; Generals United States Biography; Presidents United States Biography; World War, 1939-1945 Biography.; United States History, Military
Abstract: "WWII 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."--Publisher's website.
Contents: Pt. I Preparation and roots -- pt. II Education of an officer -- pt. III First commands -- pt. IV Supreme commander -- pt. V After the war