Command of Honor: General Lucian Truscott's Path to Victory in World War II Paperback - 2009
by 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.
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General Lucian K. Truscott was an American military giant: tough, resourceful, and devoted to the men under his command. Unlike the more flamboyant high-ranking European field commanders of the time, he was neither arrogant nor in pursuit of personal glory-but rather a loyal, humble man who led his troops from the front and fought every enemy with a tenacity that made him one of the most respected and revered commanders in the U.S. Army.
In Command of Honor, author H. Paul Jeffers chronicles the life of this American hero. For the first time, the life of Truscott is revealed: his ramshackle childhood in Texas and Oklahoma, his extraordinary combat service, and his peacetime duties. But above all, this is a story of leadership and sacrifice by a man who lived for duty, honor, and courage-a man who would become a legend in the annals of U.S. Army history.
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- Title Command of Honor: General Lucian Truscott's Path to Victory in World War II
- Author H. Paul Jeffers
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 326
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Dutton Caliber, 2008
- Date 2009-05-05
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780451226846 / 0451226844
- Weight 0.82 lbs (0.37 kg)
- Dimensions 8.94 x 5.94 x 0.75 in (22.71 x 15.09 x 1.91 cm)
- Ages 18 to UP years
- Grade levels 13 - UP
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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