{"product_id":"the-papers-of-george-catlett-marshall-the-finest-soldier-january-1-1945january-7-1947-volume-5-9780801878718","title":"The Papers of George Catlett Marshall The Finest","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two years covered in the fifth volume of  The Papers of George Catlett Marshall were among the most momentous in the life of Army Chief of Staff George C. Marshall-and in the course of the twentieth century. A year of transitions for Marshall, 1945 witnessed the final assault on Nazi Germany and the use of atomic weapons against Japan. Allied forces under the command of Marshall's protege, Dwight D. Eisenhower, had contained Hitler's Ardennes offensive at the beginning of the year and launched the final drive to smash the German regime.  The war against Japan seemed far from over, however, and Marshall was deeply involved in planning for the massive and difficult redeployment of troops and materials from Europe to the Pacific. The debate with the U.S. Navy over supreme command of the invasion of Japan continued through the first six months of the year until Marshall secured Douglas A. MacArthur's appointment. In May and June, the chief of staff was involved in the decision to use t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume 5 of the Marshall Papers possesses the same laudable features as its predecessors: selections from a variety of sources; meticulous attention to detail; and numerous helpful aids, including a chronology and excellent illustrations. -- Alan F. Wilt Journal of Military History 2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eGuide to Editorial Policies\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations\u003cbr\u003eChronology: January 1, 1945-January 29, 1947\u003cbr\u003ePart I. Maintaining the Momentum: January 1-April 12, 1945\u003cbr\u003ePart II. A Great Victory: April 12-July 10, 1945\u003cbr\u003ePart III. The Future Peace: July 11-November 27, 1945\u003cbr\u003ePart IV. Inobtrusive Manner: November 27, 1945-April 12, 1946\u003cbr\u003ePart V. In the Middle: April 13-August 31, 1946\u003cbr\u003ePart VI. Greatest Obstacle to Peace: September 1, 1946-January 7, 1947\u003cbr\u003eAppendeix: Principal War Department Officials and Major Theater Commands, January 1945-December 1946\u003cbr\u003eMaps and Charts\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527619453271,"sku":"9780801878718","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780801878718.jpg?v=1731868572","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-papers-of-george-catlett-marshall-the-finest-soldier-january-1-1945january-7-1947-volume-5-9780801878718","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}