George Marshall

Defender of the Republic

De: David L. Roll

Narrado por: Mark Bramhall

The extraordinary career of George Catlett Marshall—America’s most distinguished soldier–statesman since George Washington—whose selfless leadership and moral character influenced the course of two world wars and helped define the American century.

“I’ve read several biographies of Marshall, but I think [David] Roll’s may be the best of the bunch.”—Thomas E. Ricks, New York Times Book Review • “Powerful.”—The Wall Street Journal • “Enthralling.”—Andrew Roberts • “Important.”—William I. Hitchcock • “Majestic.”—Susan Page • “Engrossing.”—Andrew J. Bacevich • “Judicious.”—Walter Isaacson • “Definitive.”—Kirkus

Winston Churchill called him World War II's "organizer of victory." Harry Truman said he was "the greatest military man that this country ever produced." Today, in our era of failed leadership, few lives are more worthy of renewed examination than Marshall and his fifty years of loyal service to the defense of his nation and its values.

Even as a young officer he was heralded as a genius, a reputation that grew when in WWI he planned and executed a nighttime movement of more than a half million troops from one battlefield to another that led to the armistice. Between the wars he helped modernize combat training, and re-staffed the U.S. Army's officer corps with the men who would lead in the next decades. But as WWII loomed, it was the role of army chief of staff in which Marshall's intellect and backbone were put to the test, when his blind commitment to duty would run up against the realities of Washington politics. Long seen as a stoic, almost statuesque figure, he emerges in these pages as a man both remarkable and deeply human, thanks to newly discovered sources.

Set against the backdrop of five major conflicts—two world wars, Palestine, Korea, and the Cold War—Marshall's education in military, diplomatic, and political power, replete with their nuances and ambiguities, runs parallel with America's emergence as a global superpower. The result is a defining account of one of our most consequential leaders.

Great Book

A great book about a great man. Using the power of retrospection, and the comparisons that are now available, the author paints a fantastic portrait of what a life of service was and should be.

The Greatest 20th Century American

Along with Washington & Lincoln, never has there been a more “service over self” for his nation than Marshall. His five decades of “we vs me” leadership is a story that begs for not only more noteriety but emulation today. With his understated gentlemanly class, his life exemplified someone who, with WORLDWIDE-impact, truly “left it on the field”! This timely, well-composed & audibly-produced book reflects these qualities of such a consequential man during this most violent period of world history.

American Statesman

A great book about a very important but mostly forgotten American warrior and historic statesman.

Excellent Biography

This is a robust and comprehensive account of Marshall’s life of service. His career of guiding the US military and American foreign policy made history and serves as an example for everyone.

Great book

Very Interesting book. I learned alot I didnt know. Mark Bramhall is great as usual.