Bibliograph

Ike, an American hero, Michael Korda

Type

Label

Ike, an American hero, Michael Korda

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 743-747) and index

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individual biography

Illustrations

photographsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Ike

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Michael Korda

Sub title

an American hero

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

The making of a hero -- Command -- Victory -- The White House years

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