George Marshall
Subtitle: a biography
By: Debi and Irwin Unger ; with Stanley Hirshson
Contributors: Unger, Irwin, author; Hirshson, Stanley P., 1928- author
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Harper
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 552
ISBN-13: 9780060577193
Subjects: United States; Generals; United States. Department of State; Officials and employees; Employees; United States. Army; Cabinet officers; Biography; Statesmen
Description: Presents a complete picture of the life of George C. Marshall, from his childhood and military training through his role as chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and his leadership efforts as Secretary of State in rebuilding post-war Europe.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 519-526) and index.
Table of contents: title: Childish Things; title: Learning and Yearning; title: Between the Wars; title: Preparing for War; title: Retreat; title: "Underbelly"; title: Pacific Woes; title: Europe at Last; title: Japan-China; title: Affairs of State; title: Envoi.