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Pershing, Jim Lacey

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Pershing, Jim Lacey

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biography

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Pershing

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Jim Lacey

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The great generals seriesGreat Generals Audio

Summary

In this persuasive biography, Jim Lacey sheds light on General Pershing's legacy as the nation's first modern combat commander, setting the standard for today's four-star officers. When the U.S. entered into World War I in 1917, it did so with inadequate forces. In just over a year, Pershing built and hurled a one-million-man army against forty battle-hardened German divisions, defending the hellish Meuse-Argonne and turning the tide of the war ..

Table Of Contents

Born in war -- The splendid little war -- The Philippines insurgency -- Love gained -- Victory gained and love lost -- Chasing Villa -- Entry into World War I -- The Americans arrive -- Building an army -- Into the fight -- The first great offensive -- The Meuse-Argonne offensive -- Chief of staff

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