Omar Bradley: General at War (The Generals)
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1621572978 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 451 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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Jean said A Highly Readable Biography. DeFelice states this is the first complete biography of General Omar Bradley. He draws heavily from Bradley’s memoir “A Soldier’s Story”, published in 1951. The author states Bradley did not get the credit he was due because unlike other general officers he did not seek public attention and let his subordinates take credit for a battle he planned and executed.DeFelice covers Bradley’s early l. Robert Wetherille said A great read. As a WW II buff, I have read many books about Eisenhower, FDR, Churchill, and Patton. I was enthralled about the details of Bradley's life, and career. It is interesting to speculate how the second half of the "A great read" according to Robert Wetherille. As a WW II buff, I have read many books about Eisenhower, FDR, Churchill, and Patton. I was enthralled about the details of Bradley's life, and career. It is interesting to speculate how the second half of the 20th century may have unfolded had he been allowed to pursue into Germany and not wait for Montgomery and the Soviets. 0th century may have unfolded had he been allowed to pursue into Germany and not wait for Montgomery and the Soviets. Kindle Customer said Not realistic. When I read a biography I realize that it's probably going to be unduly kind to the person. This book goes beyond that and paints Bradley as hardly ever making a mistake. I find a book interesting if both the good and bad are given.
General did more than any other to defeat Hitler in World War II.While General George S. Bestselling author Jim DeFelice, in this, the first-ever in-depth biography of America’s last five-star general, tells Bradley’s full story, and argues that the neglected G.I. General” humble, self-effacing, hard-working, reflecting the small-town virtues of the America whose uniform he wore. But those very virtues have led historians to neglect General Omar Bradleyuntil now. The First In-Depth Biography of America’s Last Five-Star GeneralHe was known as the G.I. Patton has garnered much of the glory, Gener
Highly recommended!”Jonathan W. Praise for Omar Bradley: General at WarIn Omar Bradley: General at War, Jim DeFelice brings a war hero to life. military figure. Through the pages of this fast-paced and thoroughly researched story, the crack shot from Middle America emerges as an intellectual force behind some of America’s greatest victoriesand a man who held his own against titans like Eisenhower, Patton, and Montgomery. This is an enjoyable read for followers of military history, students of leadership skills, and good old human interest’ fans. Omar Bradley: General at War is a truly remarkable book you’ll enjoy for its skillful writing as well as its historical credibility. From the deserts of Tunisia to the blood-stained snows of Bastogne, DeFelice’s saga of war, heroism, and humility gives America’s last five-star general a literary monument he never had in life. And he does it with the m