Bradley: A Biography

by Axelrod, Alan; Clark, Wesley K.

• ISBN13: 9780230614444
• ISBN10: 0230614442
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-09
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

Dubbed by the World War II press as "The G.I. General" because of his close identification with his men, Omar Bradley rose to command the largest exclusively American field command in U.S. history during the European Campaign. Alan Axelrod applies his signature insight and compelling prose to the life, strategy and legacy of the general who remains the model for all commanders today as the man who revolutionized the National Guard, shaped the U.S. army's focus on the individual soldier, and emphasized cooperation and coordination among the military services.

Author Biography

Alan Axelrod is the author of the BusinessWeek bestseller Patton on Leadership, the Great Generals series book Patton, and many books on American and military history. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Table of Contents

Foreword: General	p. vii
Introduction A Military Trinity	p. 1
Missouri Boy	p. 5
Runner Up	p. 13
Left Out	p. 23
Shoestring Army	p. 35
Foot Soldier in "Marshall's Revolution"	p. 47
From War College to War	p. 57
In Africa	p. 75
II Corps Command	p. 91
D-Day	p. 107
Breakout	p. 125
Crisis	p. 137
Victory	p. 155
Five Stars	p. 169
Why Bradley Matters	p. 183
Notes	p. 191
Index	p. 199
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