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General Jacob Devers : World War II's Forgotten Four Star /
Of the leaders of the American Army in World War II, Jacob Devers is undoubtedly the ""forgotten four star."" Plucked from relative obscurity in the Canal Zone, Devers was one of four generals selected by General of the Army George Marshall in 1941 to assist him in preparing the...
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Bloomington :
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2015.
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| 505 | 0 | |a Early years -- The interwar years -- Marshall recognizes Devers -- Chief of armored force -- The debate over doctrine -- Commander, ETO -- Deputy supreme commander, MTO -- The French and a Southern Front -- Dragooned -- Up the Rhone Valley -- An end to champagne -- Into the cold Vosges -- Cross the Rhine? -- Throw down at Vittel and its aftermath -- Nordwind strikes Devers -- The Colmar Pocket finally collapses -- Undertone to Austria -- Postwar. | |
| 520 | |a Of the leaders of the American Army in World War II, Jacob Devers is undoubtedly the ""forgotten four star."" Plucked from relative obscurity in the Canal Zone, Devers was one of four generals selected by General of the Army George Marshall in 1941 to assist him in preparing the Army for war. He quickly became known in Army circles for his ""can do"" attitude and remarkable ability to cut through red tape. Among other duties, he was instrumental in transforming Ft. Bragg, then a small Army post, into a major training facility. As head of the armored force, Devers contributed to the development. | ||
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