In modern times, ten Americans rose to five-star rank: Pershing
(who chose to wear only four stars), Leahy, Marshall, King, Arnold,
MacArthur, Nimitz, Halsey, Eisenhower, and Bradley. In concert with
the Roosevelts, Wilson, Truman, and Sir Winston Churchill, they
were at the helm as the world transformed from the machinations of
regional despots to an era of global war. With few exceptions,
these men exercised their responsibilities with remarkable
integrity and ability. The first part of this book reviews the
biography and military highlights of each five-star; the second
analyzes and compares the ten to identify common features of the
elements of command and leadership.
While studying the careers of these distinguished men, Hall also
provides an insight into the analysis of war. He explains that war
operates on five levels of perspective: heroism, tactics,
operations, theaters, and national purpose. When these levels
conflict, even the best leaders are fortunate to escape with their
reputations intact. This volume details how these commanders
achieved success by understanding and properly maintaining these
different perspectives almost unfailingly. Consequently, they
reached the pinnacle of power in the military profession.
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