Partners in Command: George Marshall and Dwight Eisenhower in War and Peace
Perry is a military, intelligence, and foreign-policy analyst and a coordinator of Conflicts Forum, an international political advocacy organization. His absorbing account follows the alliance between two men who must be credited with a substantial role in winning World War II in Europe as well as laying the foundation for postwar foreign policy as the cold war commenced. Alliance is the key word here, since Marshall and Eisenhower never became close friends. Both men disdained pomp and formality. But Marshall was often withdrawn and distant, and he rarely praised subordinates. Eisenhower was outgoing and comfortable in social situations, and he made a point of showing appreciation for those working for him. Yet their personalities seemed to complement each other superbly. This book will be an excellent addition to military-history collections. Freeman, JayCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved