Description: "The Generals" by Thomas E. Ricks offers a critical examination of American military leadership from World War II to the present. Ricks argues that the U.S. Army has shifted from the accountability and rigorous standards of World War II, where ineffective generals were swiftly relieved of command, to a culture of leniency and lack of accountability in the post-Vietnam era. Through detailed profiles of prominent generals, including Dwight Eisenhower, George Marshall, William Westmoreland, and David Petraeus, Ricks explores how changes in military policies and practices have impacted the effectiveness of U.S. military operations. The book underscores the importance of strong, adaptable leadership and calls for a return to the principles of accountability and performance that once defined American military success.
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Type: Book
Era: 2010s
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Intended Audience: Adults, Young Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: First Edition
Book Title: Generals : American Military Command from World War II to Today
Number of Pages: 576 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication Year: 2012
Topic: Military / General, Military / United States, Military
Item Height: 0.7 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Weight: 31.9 Oz
Author: Thomas E. Ricks
Item Length: 3.8 in
Item Width: 6.4 in
Format: Hardcover
