Pershing
In the annals of U.S. military history, certain generals—Jackson, Patton, Mac Arthur—seem to get the lion’s share of glory. In this persuasive biography, Jim Lacey reassesses the career of John J. Pershing, America’s first modern combat commander—and a general whose accomplishments are often overshadowed by some of the flashier personalities who have held the rank. When the U.S. entered World War I, it did so with inadequate forces. In just over a year, Pershing built and hurled a million-man army against 40 battle-hardened German divisions—and turned the tide of the war. With focus and clarity, Lacey traces the development of Pershing from Indian fighter, to guerrilla warrior, to victorious commander in our first global conflict.
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Press Inc. ( June 01, 2008 )
Item #: 16-0826
ISBN: 9780230603837
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.562 inches
Product Weight: 12.0 ounces
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