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The true tale of the friendship-and rivalry-among the best American generals of World War II Supreme Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower, General George S. Patton, and General Omar N. Bradley built the Allied conquest that shattered Hitler's carry over Europe. But they also distributed an complex web of relationships going back ages. In the cauldron of World War II, they found their prewar friendships complicated by moving allegiances, jealousy, insecurity, patriotism, and ambition. Meticulously investigated and vividly written, Jonathan W. Jordan's publication recounts the challenge for European countries through the eye of these three famous generals. For the very first time in such fine detail, the bonds between them are explored, and visitors are treated to an insider's view of life at the summit of raw, violent power. Throughout 3 years of hard, bloody warfare, Eisenhower, the Alliance's great diplomat, desired victory in the struggling with attributes and tactical genius of his most trusted subordinates, Bradley and Patton. They, in turn, owed their opportunities to Eisenhower. Yet their friendship would be put to the ultimate test as life-and-death decisions were thrust upon them, and honor and duty conflicted with personal devotion. Brothers, Rivals, Victors is attracted from the candid accounts of its main people and strips away a lot of the public image of "Ike" (Eisenhower), the "GI's General" (Bradley), and "Old Bloodstream and Guts" (Patton) to reveal the men behind the star. Adding richness to the story are the words and observations of an supporting ensemble of generals, personnel officials, secretaries, aides, politicians, and wives, helped bring together to make a uniquely intimate account of a romantic relationship that influenced a war. The story of how these three great strategists drawn together to salary the deadliest discord ever sold, despite their differences and rivalries, is marvelously advised in this eye-opening narrative that's sure to become classic of armed forces history.

Category: History