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The generals : American military command from World War II to today /

An epic history of the decline of American military leadership from World War II to Iraq.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Ricks, Thomas E.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Penguin Press, 2012.
Subjects:	Generals > United States > History > 20th century. United States > History, Military > 20th century > Case studies. Command of troops > History > 20th century > Case studies.

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