Commanding generals and chiefs of staff, 1775-2013 : portraits & biographical sketches of the United States Army's senior officer /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Bell, William Gardner, author.
Imprint:	Washington, D.C. : Center of Military History, United States Army, 2013. Washington DC : For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. [Getzville, New York] : William S. Hein & Co., [2015]
Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 196 pages) : illustrations.
Language:	English
Series:	CMH pub ; 70-14 HeinOnline Spinelli's law library reference shelf HeinOnline military and government CMH pub ; 70-14. Spinelli's law library reference shelf. Military and government.
Subject:	United States. -- Department of the Army. -- General Staff -- Biography. United States. -- Department of the Army -- Biography. Generals -- United States -- Biography. United States -- History, Military. Electronic books. Biographies.
Format:	E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10949994

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Varying Form of Title:	Portraits & biographical sketches of the United States Army's senior officer
Other authors / contributors:	Center of Military History, issuing body.
Notes:	"First printed 1983." Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-196). Description based on PDF title page, viewed January 6, 2015.
Summary:	From the Foreword: This volume provides short biographical sketches of the commanding generals and chiefs of staff who have led the United States Army. Their rise through the levels of leadership to the pinnacle of their profession reveals both striking parallels and equally fascinating contrasts. While their responsibilities have evolved over the years, the essential elements of leadership remain unchanged. The format of this volume combines biographical information along with the officially designated portraits of the commanding generals and chiefs of staff. It also includes brief accounts of the artists selected to paint the official portraits. As an aspect of the Army art program, these portraits add an interesting and revealing dimension to the biographer's words. This volume not only celebrates the legacy of dedication and patriotism left by these leaders, but also enhances our understanding of military leadership at the highest levels. All those interested in the profession of arms should become familiar with those who have led our Army.
Other form:	Original 9780160723766
GPO item no.:	0344
Govt.docs classification:	D 114.2:G 28/775-2013

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