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Title: George C. Marshall: Soldier-Statesman of the American Century (Twayne's Twentieth Century American Biography Series) by Mark A. Stoler, Johm Milton Cooper ISBN: 0805777857 Publisher: Twayne Pub Pub. Date: March, 1989 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $22.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.57
Rating: 5
Summary: A Succinct Appraisal of an Extraordinary Leader
Comment: Mark Stoler writes a concise account of the life and accomplishments of George C. Marshall, one of the greatest soldiers and statesmen in U.S. history. The opening lines in chapter one describe how Marshall was the only professional soldier to receive the Nobel Peace prize. Stoler's work provides inspiration to not only those in uniform, but also diplomats and others interested in leadership in general. I found the book highly readable, succinct, yet having the detailed notes that provide guidance for further reading. It is well worth the read.
Stoler's work comes in at just under two hundred pages, but adds depth with extensive notes for the reader who wishes to pursue more details on the life and accomplishments of General Marshall. The author leans heavily on Forrest C. Pogue, Marshall's official biography, and others who have written extensively on the leader and World War II. The book also features a chronology of Marshall's life, two sets of photos, a bibliographic essay, and an index.
I found the chapter on Marshall's time as Secretary of State to be extremely interesting. He not only garnered passage of the European Recovery Plan ("Marshall Plan") during his tenure, but he also helped negotiate the Rio Pact and Organization of American States, witnessed Tito's Communist coup in Czechoslovakia, opposed the Soviet blockade of Berlin, and supported the creation of NATO. Marshall's immense impact on world affairs can still be felt in Western Europe and elsewhere, as his military and diplomatic efforts set the stage for international relations for the remainder of the 20th century.
As a military leader, I found this to be great reading and a good source for future reading on General Marshall. Read Stoler's work if you are a student of history or enjoy reading about leadership. Highly recommended!
Rating: 4
Summary: Essential Reading for Military & Foreign Policy Enthusiasts
Comment: The book by Stoler is an excellent,albeit somewhat abbreviated account of the life of Marshall. The format, which discusses a time period and its relevance in US History and the life of Marshall was an excellent choice by the author. The only place it falls short, in my opinion, is in that its not really a critical review - the author never really analyzed Marshall's actions and took him to task for anything, and I find it hard to believe that, while a great man, Marshall never did anything wrong. Nonetheless, anyone who wishes to understand US military and foreign policy in the 20th century needs to read this book.
Rating: 4
Summary: Good introduction to a Great Man
Comment: As other reviewers note, Marshall was one of the greatest men of the 20th century and a model of what our leaders should be. The author does not engage in hagiography, but instead provides a concise view of this man's life in its historical context. Unfortunately, I was hoping for something more comprehensive, yet not as massive as Pogue's exhaustive (exhausting) work.
Stoller does a good job of describing the footprint that Marshall left upon the world, but not enough about him as a man.
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Title: General of the Army by Ed Cray ISBN: 0815410425 Publisher: Cooper Square Press Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Company Commander by Charles Brown MacDonald ISBN: 1580800386 Publisher: Burford Books Pub. Date: December, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Buffalo Soldiers by Tom Willard ISBN: 0812551052 Publisher: Forge Pub. Date: February, 1997 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: EMBATTLED COURAGE : THE EXPERIENCE OF COMBAT IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR by Gerald Linderman ISBN: 0029197619 Publisher: Free Press Pub. Date: April, 1989 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Men Against Fire: The Problem of Battle Command by S. L. A. Marshall ISBN: 0806132809 Publisher: Univ of Oklahoma Pr (Trd) Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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