The Generals

Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II

By: Winston Groom

Narrated by: Robertson Dean

Celebrated historian Winston Groom tells the intertwined and uniquely American tales of George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall - from the World War I battle that shaped them to their greatest achievement: leading the allies to victory in World War II.

These three remarkable men-of-arms, who rose from the gruesome hell of the First World War to become the finest generals of their generation during World War II, redefined America's ideas of military leadership and brought forth a new generation of American soldier. Their efforts revealed to the world the grit and determination that would become synonymous with America in the postwar years.

Virginian George Marshall led his class at the Virginia Military Institute to become the principal planner of the Battle of the Meuse-Argonne, the greatest American operation, which ended the conflict. Afterward, he rose to become the army's chief of staff, where he balanced the volatility of generals such as Patton and MacArthur for the good of the country.

Like Marshall, George Patton, who is remembered as one of the most heroic and controversial generals in American history, overcame early academic difficulties to graduate at the top of his class at West Point. He would build and command the army's burgeoning tank division, lead the successful invasion of North Africa during World War II, and die under mysterious circumstances in 1945.

Douglas MacArthur also graduated at the top of his West Point class and became known as the "bravest man in the US Army" during the First World War, where he was commissioned as the youngest general in the armed forces. He commanded in the Pacific in World War II, where his strategy famously defeated the Empire of Japan.

©2015 Winston Groom (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

An amazing read (listen).

Would you consider the audio edition of The Generals to be better than the print version?

I cannot answer as I did not read the print version.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite character would be General Patton. Probably because I have read more about him that of General MacArthur or General Marshall

What does Robertson Dean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The voice inflections.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Very moving when reading about the demise of each General.

Any additional comments?

Hard to put down, but have to work sometime.

The Generals

Excellently written, extremely informative, ultimately fair to the subjects. Highly recommend to any Military history buff!

Great Book

I really enjoyed this book! It was well performed and the story kept me enthralled.

Informative without too much detail

For a history buff two generations removed from the greatest generation of these men, this is a great introduction to these generals. Not too much detail, yet enough to appreciate their personality and role in the events that shaped our world.

Outstanding

Enjoyed it's content and presentation as much as any that have listen to . A must have