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 Office. United States. Army. United States. Army. Ranger Battalion, 2nd. Armed Forces Officers College presidents Employees Mayors Military campaigns Politics and government Presidents Europe Texas Texas Brady World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924 https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39Qhp4vBbhpRH9XvjbDFXtxhb Since 1939 fast E745 .H375 2011 940.54/1273092 B Centennial series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University ; no. 115 9781603442626 1603442626 9781603442633 1603442634 2010034085 http://0-ebookcentral.proquest.com.catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/lib/ulondon/detail.action?docID=3037925 http://0-ebookcentral.proquest.com.catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/lib/ulondon/detail.action?docID=3037925 TXA/DLC 100811 20250522170320.5 in00002588680 eng