The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers

Download or read book The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers written by R. Manning Ancell and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1996-04-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a biographical synopsis for all of the general and flag officers who served the US on any active duty from December 7, 1941 to September 2, 1945. Includes general officers of the US Army, the US Air Force, the National Guard, and the US Marine Corps and flag officers of the US Navy and the US Coast Guard. Officers includes those called to active duty from the Reserves, those brought from retirement to temporary active duty, and those promoted to high rank directly from civilian life. Appendices include a summary of birthplaces and dates and officers who died during WWII. Includes an index. c. Book News Inc.