Marshall’s vision also calls for the development of massive long-range logistical support systems capable of sustaining combat units with food, fuel, munitions and medical units on every front. In the view of many, however, Marshall’s greatest accomplishment is his remarkable ability to recognize the enormous value of the intercepted Japanese and German signals. To optimize this incredible intelligence advantage he selects a superior staff that can simultaneously defend and intelligently interpret the intercepts to the advantage of all the major American combat forces. Marshall is truly the
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