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Lesley James McNair (May 25, 1883 – July 25, 1944) was a senior United States Army officer who served during World War I and World War II. He attained the rank of lieutenant general during his life; he was killed in action during World War II, and received a posthumous promotion to general .
Oct 29, 2015 · Learn about the life and career of Lt. Gen. Lesley McNair, the highest ranking American soldier killed in combat in World War II. Find out how he was hit by friendly fire during a bombing raid on the German front in Normandy.
Sep 11, 2017 · Lieutenant General Lesley McNair was blown sky high by his own men in the peak of his powers. Read his tragic story here!
Jan 27, 2017 · This sad fact is one reason all serious students of U.S. military performance should read Mark Calhoun’s new biography General Lesley J. McNair: Unsung Architect of the U.S. Army. “Should” is the key word, for as Calhoun points out, McNair is often overlooked or maligned by historians and even those within the Army to which he dedicated his life.
Jul 25, 2020 · Lt. Gen. Lesley J. McNair had a better claim to that complaint. The 61-year-old was one of the most respected men in the Army, a 1904 West Point graduate who was considered one of the service’s brightest minds and played a significant role in shaping doctrine and training methods.
In its detail and scope, this first full military biography reveals the unique and valuable perspective McNair's generalship offers for the serious student of military history and leadership. 978-0-7006-2070-8. History. JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.
Dec 9, 2023 · Author Mark Calhoun discussed General Lesley McNair's organizational and strategic influence on the U.S. Army during World War II. He was interviewed by author John McManus ("To the End of...
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