This is a very detailed biography of the top ranking US Army general in WWII. Excellent reading. Covers multiple facets of the experiences of a long career of public service.

I believe the Source Notes at the back of the book are also worth reading to describe all of the various resources the author utilized in writing this book.

One of my favorite passages in the book is from Chapter 31, Final Chores:

King George VI of England had died at the beginning of 1952, and there was general pleasure and approval in Britain when it was announced that General George Marshall would head the U.S. delegation the following summer to the coronation of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. It was typical of Marshall that when he walked to his place in the front stalls of Westminster Abbey, he noticed that the throng of richly clad and bejeweled princes and princesses, lords and ladies, and envoys from all over the world rose to the their feet as if to pay homage to someone among them, and he whispered to his fellow delegate General [Omar] Bradley, "Who are they rising for?"

"You," said Bradley.

That passage says it all about the respect that Marshall had earned for his career of achievements and service.

This is an excellent book to learn in depth about Marshall. Must read. ( )