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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.00922
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Label: Free Press
Manufacturer: Free Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 560
Printing Date: June 12, 2007
Publishing house: Free Press
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15 Stars presents the intertwined lives of three five-star generals—George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Douglas MacArthur—as America’s greatest heroes against the background of six unforgettable decades, from two World Wars to the Cold War, revealing the personalities behind the public images and showing how much of a difference three men can make not only to a nation, but the world.
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I learned two things from reading this book: the British thought the Americans were stupid and the author thought MacArthur was stupid. Other than that I got very little out of it.
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Weintraub's 15 Stars is billed as a study of how three 5 star generals of World War II fame "saved the American Century." However, as I forced myself to plod through over 500 pages it became clear to me that the author's goal was the adulation of his hero George C. Marshall at the expense of Douglas MacArthur and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
This "historian" through blatant criticism, gossip and constant innuendo demonstrates that he cannot bring himself to say anything positive about either "Mac" or "Ike". In my opinion, Weintraub feels his high esteem for Marshall, no doubt a great American of the 20th Century, will be enhanced by demeaning the accomplishments of two other giants of the American Century.
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I have read several Bio's of for each of these men, but never one which covered all 3 before. The books author is quite comprehensive in detailing the professional lives of all 3 generals from the 1930's forward. Author definitely is fond of Gen. Marshall, lukewarm on Eisenhower, and clearly dislikes MacArthur. With Mac and Ike the details of their foibles and errors come through clearly in the book. The author is much gentler on the essentially colorless G.C. Marshall. Definitely not a canonization piece for any of the 3 men, lots of behind the scenes information. A good book for folks who have previously read bio's on all of these Generals. I would not recommend this book to someone who knows little about the professional accomplishments of these men or WW2. Enthusiasts will enjoy it beginners in this area of history should look elsewhere first.
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This is a well researched book that provides a fascinating insight into the workings and interactions of America's great Word War Two generals. I chose the book because it is unique in focus and I thoroughly enjoyed. It can be hard reading sometimes because there are too many ideas in one sentence, but this is good stuff.
Kevin Ashcroft, 11 July 2008
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Very detailed, perhaps too much so, but accurate historically. I enjoyed the book very much.
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