15 Stars presents the intertwined lives of three great men—Eisenhower; MacArthur; and Marshall—against the sweeping background of six unforgettable decades; from the two world wars to the Cold War. As it reveals the personalities behind the public images; it shows how much of a difference three men can make not only to a nation; but the world. In the closing days of World War II; America looked up to three five-star generals as its greatest heroes. George C. Marshall; Dwight D. Eisenhower; and Douglas MacArthur personified victory; from the Pentagon to Normandy to the Far East. Counterparts and on occasion competitors; they had leapfrogged each other; sometimes stonewalled each other; even supported and protected each other throughout their celebrated careers. In the public mind they stood for glamour; integrity; and competence. But for dramatic twists of circumstance; all three—rather than only one—might have occupied the White House.
#1660626 in Books 2001-10Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .20 x 6.03 x 8.99l; #File Name: 043920640548 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Very good telling of the Endurance sagaBy M. HeissI am a huge fan of human perseverance stories; and I have several grown-up books on the shipwreck of the Endurance. "Escape from the Ice" is a book for kids that tells the story at the level of a 3rd or 4th grader; without talking down to kids; but without too much scary stuff. This book plus the photo book by Caroline Alexander will really captivate your young explorer.
