In Caesar's Shadow: The Life of General Robert Eichelberger
Author:   Paul Chwialkowski
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Volume:   No. 141.
ISBN:  

9780313286056


Pages:   248
Publication Date:   18 August 1993
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Although considered by MacArthur as his number one fighting general, Eichelberger is one of the least known of the World War II commanders. Professor Chwialkowski examines General Eichelberger's background, rise through the ranks, and wartime experiences. In the end, he concludes that Eichelberger failed to achieve a widely perceived special competence among his peers, that he had the bad luck to lead in secondary theaters of operations in both world wars, and, most importantly, that his personality undermined his standing among superiors and subordinates alike. As the only in-depth biography of Eichelberger, the volume provides new material on the campaigns at Buna, Biak, and the Philippines, as well as fresh insights on MacArthur's handling of the Pacific theater of operations. As such, the volume will be of considerable value to students of World War II and American twentieth-century military history.

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Author:   Paul Chwialkowski
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Volume:   No. 141.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.526kg
ISBN:  

9780313286056


ISBN 10:   0313286051
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   18 August 1993
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

"The Origins of a Military Career The Formation of a Personality Siberia: A Personality Emerges Paths to Promotion Preparation for Wartime Command Buna, the ""Pyrrhic"" Victory Struggles from the Sidelines Hollandia and Biak Competition in the Philippines Victory and Disappointment in the Southern Philippines The Military Occupation of Japan Turmoil in the Retirement Years Conclusions Bibliography"

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?This is a competent study and should be the definitive biography of Eichelberger for many years.?-The North Carolina Historical Review This is a competent study and should be the definitive biography of Eichelberger for many years. -The North Carolina Historical Review


?This is a competent study and should be the definitive biography of Eichelberger for many years.?-The North Carolina Historical Review


This is a competent study and should be the definitive biography of Eichelberger for many years. -The North Carolina Historical Review ?This is a competent study and should be the definitive biography of Eichelberger for many years.?-The North Carolina Historical Review


Author Information

PAUL CHWIALKOWSKI is Visiting Assistant Professor of History at The University of Toledo and a specialist in modern American military history.

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