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General Albert C. Wedemeyer : America's unsung strategist in World War II /

Wedemeyer's legacy as the main planner of the D-Day invasion is almost completely forgotten today, eclipsed by politics and the capriciousness of human nature. McLaughlin provides an intimate look at a visionary thinker who helped guide the Allies to victory in their greatest challenge, but who...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McLaughlin, John J., 1928-
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Havertown, Pa. ; Newbury : Casemate, 2012.
Subjects:
Wedemeyer, Albert C. > (Albert Coady), > 1896-1989.
Wedemeyer, Albert C. > (Albert Coady), > 1896-1989 > Military leadership.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > Southeast Asia.
World War, 1939-1945 > Campaigns > China.
Generals > United States > Biography.
Cold War.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Wedemeyer's legacy as the main planner of the D-Day invasion is almost completely forgotten today, eclipsed by politics and the capriciousness of human nature. McLaughlin provides an intimate look at a visionary thinker who helped guide the Allies to victory in their greatest challenge, but whose vision of the post-war world was unfortunately not heeded.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (353 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 278-304) and index.
ISBN:1612001068 (electronic bk.)
9781612001067 (electronic bk.)