I read this book from a different perspective than most readers of biographies - biography junkies, and WW II history buffs - it was assigned by my CEO to us (all his management) because it is one of the best books on leadership ever written. There are incredible lessons to be learned from the internal conflicts within the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and the allies' combined chiefs. My CEO made a great comment the other day, "Marshall was the most powerful man in the world, and he couldn't get things done - I don't feel so bad."