{"product_id":"general-lucian-k-truscott-9781923011014","title":"General Lucian K. Truscott","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the\nlife and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least\ncelebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Texas to a\ndrug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States’ greatest\never combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operations\nduring World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traces\nTruscott’s rise as a senior American commander in various theaters of war,\nincluding the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. It\nexamines Truscott’s relationship with other senior American commanders such as\nGeorge Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didn’t like\nhim), Eisenhower and George Marshall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTruscott made a\nsignificant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his command\nskills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachhead\nwas his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the capture\nof Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTruscott garnered\na unique record during World War II as the only American officer to command\nmilitary formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiers\nunder his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during the\nwar, becoming the United States’ foremost expert in such operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneral Lucian K.\nTruscott: ‘Quite a talent for fighting’ \u003c\/i\u003eis for military enthusiasts looking to expand their\nknowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n","brand":"Glyn Harper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48282233471227,"sku":"9781923011014","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_5c655178-453b-44da-a428-961cb8c38f85.jpg?v=1779785779","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/general-lucian-k-truscott-9781923011014","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}