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"No soldier ever performed his duty better than this man." —General Colin L. Powell Chairman, Joint Chiefs of StaffA "12th-century knight with a 20th-century brain." -The Washington Post
Matthew B. Ridgway was a significant figure in United States history. He commanded the 82nd Airborne Division in the invasion in Europe; he succeeded MacArthur in Korea; he was the U.S. delegate to the United Nations; he served as Supreme Commander of the Far East and Supreme Commander in Europe. He was counselor to four presidents, helped found a university research center on national security, and was a powerful influence in national affairs for 40 years. Using Ridgway's personal papers, George Mitchell offers a unique and compelling view of this authentic American hero.
George C. Mitchell was a career diplomat and president of the National Council of World Affairs Organizations. He currently resides in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania.
Book Details
Published
April 15, 2002
Publisher
Mechanicsburg, PA : Stackpole Books, 2002.
Pages
240
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780811722940