An unsung soldier : the life of Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster / Robert S. Jordan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jordan, Robert S., 1929-

Series:

Association of the United States Army Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Goodpaster, Andrew J. (Andrew Jackson), 1915-2005.

Goodpaster, Andrew J.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969--Friends and associates.

Eisenhower, Dwight D.

United States. Army--Biography.

United States.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization--Biography.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

United States Military Academy--Biography.

United States Military Academy.

Generals--United States--Biography.

Generals.

National security--United States--Decision making--History--20th century.

National security.

Cold War.

United States--History, Military--20th century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (241 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster was one of the leading soldier-scholars of his time. He was one of the key figures during the Cold War - one who stood among the dominant American military and political personalities of those times. Goodpaster served Gen. Dwight Eisenhower in establishing the international military component of NATO and then served as his Staff Secretary. He achieved the highest international military command assignment possible - as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and restored the integrity of West Point during a major ethical crisis. Upon his final retirement and for over a quarter-century thereafter, he was actively involved both the formal and informal world of Washington policy-making, making his mark repeatedly as a respected participant.

Contents:

List of acronyms and abbreviations

A career in preparation and execution

The professional foundation

Professional planning

Goodpaster and the creation of NATO/SHAPE

Solarium: the articulation of a national posture

The "new look"

Goodpaster with Eisenhower

Presidential staff secretary and counselor

A functional national security system

National defense writ large

Eisenhower's health crises

The U-2 and overflights

Arrival at the top

Deputy commander and commander-designate in VIet Nam

As NATO Supreme Allied Commander

Returning to West Point as Superintendent

Conclusions: the soldier-scholar in the national security policy process

Afterword

Appendix: contributions to public and voluntary service.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-61251-279-8

OCLC:

844245517