McNair: Educator Of An Army

By E. J. Kahn

Book Overview

McNair: Educator Of An Army is a biography of General Lesley J. McNair, written by E. J. Kahn. McNair was a key figure in the United States Army during World War II, serving as the commander of the Army Ground Forces. He was responsible for training and preparing soldiers for combat, and played a critical role in the success of the D-Day invasion. The book explores McNair's life and career, from his early days as a West Point cadet to his rise through the ranks of the Army. It details his leadership style, his dedication to military education, and his commitment to preparing soldiers for the challenges of modern warfare. The book also examines McNair's controversial role in the development of the Army's tank doctrine, which some critics argue contributed to the high casualties suffered by American forces in the early stages of the war. Overall, McNair: Educator Of An Army offers a comprehensive look at one of the most important figures in American military history, and sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of the United States Army during World War II.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163137359
• ISBN13: 9781163137352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"