Ike
An American Hero
Pymble, NSW ; New York, NY : HarperCollins e-books, 2007.
Format: Ebook
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This biography of Dwight D. Eisenhower places particular emphasis on his brilliant generalship and leadership in World War II, and provides, with the advantage of hindsight, a far more acute analysis of his character and personality than any previously available, reaching the conclusion that he was perhaps America's greatest general and one of America's best presidents. The book starts with the story of D-Day--it was Ike's plan, Ike's decision, Ike's responsibility. But there is more to this book than military history. It is a full biography of a remarkable man, a late starter, a perfectionist, a brilliant leader of men, behind whose easy-going, affable persona was a very different man, fiercely ambitious, hot-tempered, shrewd, and tightly wound. It is as well the portrait of a tumultuous and often difficult marriage, for Mamie was every bit as stubborn and forceful as her husband.--From publisher description.
Contents:
The making of a hero -- Command -- Victory -- The White House years.
Subjects:
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 -- Military leadership.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns.
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969.
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 -- Military leadership.
Presidents -- United States -- Biography.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns.
ISBN:
9780061547959 (electronic bk. : Adobe Reader)
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Electronic resource.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 743-747) and index.
Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 8560 KB) or Mobipocket Reader (file size: 1796 KB).