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mods: Rudder from leader to legend Hatfield, Thomas M. creator author. text bibliography biography collective biographies. Biographies. Biographies. Biographies. txu 2011 First edition. monographic eng print xx, 502 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm Whether scaling the seemingly insurmountable cliffs of Pointe du Hoc with his first-wave assault troops during the Normandy invasion, restoring integrity to the Texas Land Office, or overseeing transitions in an academic institution with hallowed traditions during a time of contentious cultural change, James Earl Rudder (1910-1970) forged a legacy of wartime gallantry and peacetime leadership that commands continuing respect. This book pays tribute to a man who exemplified leadership, vision, and courage. The early years -- Eden, Texas, 1910-1927 -- Tarleton College, 1927-1930 -- Texas A & M College, 1930-1932 -- Coaching years, 1933-1941 -- The war -- Stateside, 1941-1943 -- Britain, 1943-1944 -- Pointe du Hoc, June 6-8, 1944 -- Normandy respite, 1944 -- Brittany, 1944 -- Belgian interlude, 1944 -- Huertgen Forest, 1944 -- Battle of the Bulge, 1944 -- Colmar Pocket, 1945 -- End of the war, 1945 -- Public servant -- Rise to prominence, 1946-1954 -- Land Office Commissioner, 1955-1958 -- Presidential years, 1958-1970. Thomas M. Hatfield. Maps on endpapers. Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-466) and index. n-us--- n-us-tx e------ Rudder, James Earl 1910-1970 United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 2nd Biography United States. Army Officers Biography Texas. General Land Office Officials and employees Biography Texas A & M University Presidents Biography World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns Europe Mayors Texas Brady Biography College presidents Texas Biography Texas Politics and government 1951- Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945 Campagnes et batailles Front occidental Présidents et recteurs d'université Texas Biographies Texas Politique et gouvernement 1951- Rudder, James Earl 1910-1970 Texas A & M University. Texas. General Land…