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Commanding generals and chiefs of staff, 1775-2013 : portraits & biographical sketches of the United States Army's senior officer
Title:
Commanding generals and chiefs of staff, 1775-2013 : portraits & biographical sketches of the United States Army's senior officer
Author:
Bell, William Gardner, author.
Publication Information:
Washington, D.C. : Center of Military History, United States Army, 2013.

Washington DC : For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office
Physical Description:
xiii, 196 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Summary:
From the Foreword: This volume provides short biographical sketches of the commanding generals and chiefs of staff who have led the United States Army. Their rise through the levels of leadership to the pinnacle of their profession reveals both striking parallels and equally fascinating contrasts. While their responsibilities have evolved over the years, the essential elements of leadership remain unchanged. The format of this volume combines biographical information along with the officially designated portraits of the commanding generals and chiefs of staff. It also includes brief accounts of the artists selected to paint the official portraits. As an aspect of the Army art program, these portraits add an interesting and revealing dimension to the biographer's words. This volume not only celebrates the legacy of dedication and patriotism left by these leaders, but also enhances our understanding of military leadership at the highest levels. All those interested in the profession of arms should become familiar with those who have led our Army.
General Note:
"First printed 1983."

Shipping list no.: 2014-0037-P.

Earlier edition available for sale from the Supt. Of Docs., U.S. G.P.O. Stock number 008-029-00538-7, Price $43.00.
Language:
English
Contents:
Introduction -- Commanding Generals, 1775-1903: -- George Washington (first tour) -- Henry Knox -- John Doughty -- Josiah Harmar -- Arthur St Clair -- Anthony Wayne -- James Wilkinson (first tour) -- George Washington (second tour) -- Alexander Hamilton -- James Wilkinson (second tour) -- Henry Dearborn -- Jacob Jennings Brown -- Alexander Macomb -- Winfield Scott -- George Brinton McClellan -- Henry Wager Halleck -- Ulysses Simpson Grant -- William Tecumseh Sherman -- Philip Henry Sheridan -- John McAllister Schofield -- Nelson Appleton Miles -- Chiefs Of Staff, 1903-2013: -- Samuel Baldwin Marks Young -- Adna Romanza Chaffee -- John Coalter Bates -- James Franklin Bell -- Leonard Wood -- William Wallace Wotherspoon -- Hugh Lenox Scott -- Tasker Howard Bliss -- Peyton Conway March -- John Joseph Pershing -- John Leonard Hines -- Charles Pelot Summerall -- Douglas MacArthur -- Malin Craig -- George Catlett Marshall -- Dwight David Eisenhower -- Omar Nelson Bradley -- Joseph Lawton Collins -- Matthew Bunker Ridgway -- Maxwell Davenport Taylor -- Lyman Louis Lemnitzer -- George Henry Decker -- Earle Gilmore Wheeler -- Harold Keith Johnson -- William Childs Westmoreland -- Bruce Palmer, Jr (acting) -- Creighton Williams Abrams, Jr -- Frederick Carlton Weyand -- Bernard William Rogers -- Edward Charles Meyer -- John Adams Wickham, Jr -- Carl Edward Vuono -- Gordon Russell Sullivan -- Dennis Joe Reimer -- Eric Ken Shinseki -- Peter Jan Schoomaker -- George William Casey, Jr -- Martin Edward Dempsey -- Raymond Thomas Odierno -- Appendices and bibliographies: -- Appendix A: Chronological list of chief executive authorities, departmental secretaries, and senior officers -- Appendix B: Chronological list of senior officers of the United States Army -- General bibliography -- Bibliography of senior officers.
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ISBN:
9780160723766
Format :
Book