Command of Honor: General Lucian Truscott's Path to Victory in World War II Tapa blanda - 2009

de H. Paul Jeffers

The inspiring true story of GeneralLucian Truscott, one of the greatestcombat commanders of World War II.

General Lucian K. Truscott was an Americanmilitary giant: tough, resourceful, and devotedto the men under his command. Unlike themore flamboyant high-ranking European fieldcommanders of the time, he was neither arrogantnor in pursuit of personal glory-but rather a loyal,humble man who led his troops from the front andfought every enemy with a tenacity that made himone of the most respected and revered commandersin the U.S. Army.

In Command of Honor, author H. Paul Jefferschronicles the life of this American hero. For thefirst time, the life of Truscott is revealed: hisramshackle childhood in Texas and Oklahoma,his extraordinary combat service, and his peacetimeduties. But above all, this is a story of leadershipand sacrifice by a man who lived for duty, honor,and courage-a man who would become a legendin the annals of U.S. Army history.