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Nineteen stars : a study in military character and leadership / by Edgar F. Puryear, Jr.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Puryear, Edgar F., 1930-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Leadership.
- United States. Army--Biography.
- United States.
- United States. Army.
- Generals--United States--Biography.
- Generals.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 437 pages ; 23 cm
- Other Title:
- 19 stars
- Place of Publication:
- Novato, Calif. : Presidio Press, 1994.
- Summary:
- Puryear follows MacArthur, Marshall, Eisenhower and Patton through the years of their military service in both peace and war.
- Contents:
- I. The Early Years
- Leadership as Cadets
- II. Altruism
- Patience
- Dedication
- The Leadership of General of the Army George C. Marshall
- III. Duty
- Honor
- Country
- The Leadership of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur
- IV. Soldier
- Statesman
- Diplomat
- The Leadership of General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower
- V. Blood and Guts
- The Leadership of George S. Patton, Jr.
- VI. The Military Character
- VII. Decision and Courage
- VIII. Preparation and Luck
- IX. The Pattern.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the John Penman Wood Library Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0891411488
- 9780891411482
- OCLC:
- 34915882
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