Dear General: Eisenhower's Wartime Letters to Marshall

by Joseph P. Hobbs

While carrying out his missions, Eisenhower sent over one hundred letters to Marshall, his superior officer, mentor, and chief supporter. The seventy-five letters published and analyzed here trace the growth of the relationship between Eisenhower and the man who had elevated him to the position of Supreme Commander. They also describe Eisenhower's response to the problems he faced in commanding the largest and most complex military organization in history. This collection offers an interesting and penetrating look at the events that transpired and the man who orchestrated them.

Genres: History, Military History

267 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Pei-jean Lu · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s always interesting to delve into the mind of a major figure during WWII. This differs much from Eisenhower’s memoir which I found a little more disappointing than I was anticipating.
In a series of wartime correspondence with Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall we see Eisenhower evolve as a leader and a commander who had to keep in check some of WWII’s more egotistical personalities. It delivers wonderful personal insight into Eisenhower’s mind during some trying times and demonstrates just why Marshall hand selected him to be the Supreme Allied Commander.