Cover of American Generalship: Character Is Everything: The Art of Command

American Generalship: Character Is Everything: The Art of Command

America's top military leaders are scrutinized as Puryear ponders what prepared our generals for the terrible responsibilities they bore during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War and on to today.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 396 pages

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