The Supreme Commander
Published on 17. January 2012
768 pages
978-0-307-94663-8 (ISBN)
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In this classic portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower the soldier, bestselling historian Stephen E. Ambrose examines the Allied commander's leadership during World War II. Ambrose brings Eisenhower's experience of the Second World War to life, showing in vivid detail how the general's skill as a diplomat and a military strategist contributed to Allied successes in North Africa and in Europe, and established him as one of the greatest military leaders in the world. Ambrose, then the Associate Editor of the General's official papers, analyzes Eisenhower's difficult military decisions and his often complicated relationships with powerful personalities like Churchill, de Gaulle, Roosevelt, and Patton. This is the definitive account of Eisenhower's evolution as a military leader--from its dramatic beginnings through his time at the top post of Allied command.
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Stephen E. Ambrose was the author or co-author of more than thirty books on military affairs and foreign policy. Early in his career he was an associate editor of The Eisenhower Papers, and he later went on to publish the definitive, three-part biography of Eisenhower, as well as many bestselling books of military history, including Band of Brothers and Undaunted Courage. He died in 2002.
Content
- Intro
- About the Author
- Other Books by This Author
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Contents
- Maps: (By Rafael Palacios)
- Book One: The First Two Years
- Part I: Washington to London: [December 1941-June 1942]
- Chapter 1: Debacle in the Pacific
- Chapter 2: Establishing the Organization and the Strategy
- Chapter 3: "Bolero": The Build-up in England
- Part II: London to Gibraltar: [June 1942-December 1942]
- Chapter 4: The Theater Commander
- Chapter 5: The Blackest Day in History
- Chapter 6: The Transatlantic Essay Contest
- Chapter 7: Preparing the "Torch"
- Chapter 8: The Invasion of North Africa
- Chapter 9: The Darlan Deal
- Chapter 10: The First Campaign
- Part III: Opening the Mediterranean: [January 1943-July 1943]
- Chapter 11: Conference at Casablanca
- Chapter 12: Kasserine Pass
- Chapter 13: Climax in Tunisia
- Chapter 14: The Local Political Mess
- Chapter 15: Preparing "Husky": March-July 1943
- Chapter 16: Sicily
- Part IV: The Italian Campaign: [July 1943-December 1943]
- Chapter 17: The Beginning
- Chapter 18: The Italian Surrender Negotiations
- Chapter 19: Salerno
- Chapter 20: Stalemate in Italy
- Chapter 21: The Big Appointment
- Chapter 22: Preparing for "Overlord"
- Chapter 23: Epilogue: Eisenhower on the Eve of "Overlord"
- Book Two: Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force
- Part I: The Preparation: [January 1944-June 1944]
- Chapter 1: "We Cannot Afford to Fail"
- Chapter 2: The "Anvil" Debate
- Chapter 3: The Transportation Plan
- Chapter 4: Le Grand Charles and Other Political Problems
- Chapter 5: Worries of a Commander
- Part II: The Invasion: [June 1944-September 1944]
- Chapter 6: The Sixth of June
- Chapter 7: Stalemate
- Chapter 8: "Crossbow" and "Anvil" Again
- Chapter 9: Breakout
- Chapter 10: The Liberation of Parts
- Chapter 11: Crossing the Seine and a New Command Structure
- Part III: The German Recovery: [September 1944-December 1944]
- Chapter 12: Arnhem and Antwerp
- Chapter 13: Single Thrust vs. Broad Front in Retrospect
- Chapter 14: A Dreary Autumn
- Chapter 15: The Bulge
- Chapter 16: Showdown with Montgomery, De Gaulle, and Brooke
- Chapter 17: Duties and Responsibilities
- Part IV: The Last Campaign: [January 1945-May 1945]
- Chapter 18: The Rhineland Battles
- Chapter 19: Crossing the Rhine and a Change in Plan
- Chapter 20: Controversy with the British
- Chapter 21: Victory
- Glossary
- Notes
