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Brave Men and Great Captains: American Battles and Military Leaders
This exciting narrative provides a unique and comprehensive insight into the highlights of American military achievements and failures from the Revolution during the Korean War.
From Bunker Hill to Choshin Reservoir, the action is fast-paced and enthralling; the analysis is clear and precise.
The varying personalities – gifted, heroic, or bumbling – who have led American troops in victory and defeat are brought vividly to life, providing examples of the qualities and techniques that are essential for successful leadership.
This all-encompassing historical study takes in to account the outstanding generals and campaigns of the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, both World Wars, and Korea.
However, it also brings to life the lesser-known battles of Lundy’s Lane and Chippewa, in addition to assessments of every important American military' leader, from George Washington to William F. Dean.
Praise for Trevor & R Ernest Dupuy
“It is a comprehensive treatment of its subject, covering the good leadership as well as the bad. It is well worth reading for military and civilian alike. Besides this, it is entertaining reading.” – General Gavin
“Superb...enthralling...highly recommended.” — Library Journal
“Concise, well-written...a wide selection of paintings and photographs and excellent maps...aid in understanding the complexities of strategy and following the action.” — The New York Times
Colonel R. Ernest Dupuy (1887- 1976) was a newspaperman as well as a National Guardsman as a young man. He saw action in both World Wars. He was an artillery battery commander in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns. Twenty-five years later, as acting director of the SHAEF public relations division, it was his voice that announced the Normandy landings. After his retirement in 1947, he specialized in writing military history, and authored or co-authored many books on the U.S. Army, West Point, and military affairs.
Colonel Trevor N. Dupuy graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1938, and in World War II spent more combat time in Burma than any other American. Brave Men and Great Captains was the third of fifteen book collaborations between father and son. Since his retirement from the Army in 1958, he devoted himself to writing, to military analysis, to computer simulation, and to lecturing. He has written many books and articles on military history and military affairs.
From Bunker Hill to Choshin Reservoir, the action is fast-paced and enthralling; the analysis is clear and precise.
The varying personalities – gifted, heroic, or bumbling – who have led American troops in victory and defeat are brought vividly to life, providing examples of the qualities and techniques that are essential for successful leadership.
This all-encompassing historical study takes in to account the outstanding generals and campaigns of the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, both World Wars, and Korea.
However, it also brings to life the lesser-known battles of Lundy’s Lane and Chippewa, in addition to assessments of every important American military' leader, from George Washington to William F. Dean.
Praise for Trevor & R Ernest Dupuy
“It is a comprehensive treatment of its subject, covering the good leadership as well as the bad. It is well worth reading for military and civilian alike. Besides this, it is entertaining reading.” – General Gavin
“Superb...enthralling...highly recommended.” — Library Journal
“Concise, well-written...a wide selection of paintings and photographs and excellent maps...aid in understanding the complexities of strategy and following the action.” — The New York Times
Colonel R. Ernest Dupuy (1887- 1976) was a newspaperman as well as a National Guardsman as a young man. He saw action in both World Wars. He was an artillery battery commander in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns. Twenty-five years later, as acting director of the SHAEF public relations division, it was his voice that announced the Normandy landings. After his retirement in 1947, he specialized in writing military history, and authored or co-authored many books on the U.S. Army, West Point, and military affairs.
Colonel Trevor N. Dupuy graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1938, and in World War II spent more combat time in Burma than any other American. Brave Men and Great Captains was the third of fifteen book collaborations between father and son. Since his retirement from the Army in 1958, he devoted himself to writing, to military analysis, to computer simulation, and to lecturing. He has written many books and articles on military history and military affairs.
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First published January 1, 1993
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