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Unger, Debi,

George Marshall : a biography / Debi and Irwin Unger ; with Stanley Hirshson. - First edition. - 552 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 519-526) and index.

Childish Things -- Learning and Yearning -- Between the Wars -- Preparing for War -- Retreat -- "Underbelly" -- Pacific Woes -- Europe at Last -- Japan-China -- Affairs of State -- Envoi.

Presents a complete picture of the life of George C. Marshall, from his childhood and military training through his role as chief of staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and his leadership efforts as Secretary of State in rebuilding post-war Europe.

ISBN: 9780060577193 (hardcover)

LCCN: 2015413285

Subjects--Personal Names:
Marshall, George C. 1880-1959.
Marshall, George C. 1880-1959.

Subjects--Corporate Names:
United States. Army --Biography.
United States. Department of State --Officials and employees--Biography.
United States. Army.
United States. Department of State.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Generals--United States--Biography.
Statesmen--United States--Biography.
Cabinet officers--United States--Biography.
Cabinet officers.
Employees.
Generals.
Statesmen.
20150900.
Generales--Biografía.--Estados Unidos
Estadistas--Biografía.--Estados Unidos

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biography.

LC Class. No.: B E 745 / M367U 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 973.918092 B