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The Private Life of General Omar N. Bradley

Jeffrey D Lavoie author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:10th Nov '15

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The life and achievements of General Omar Nelson Bradley are legendary. During World War II, the five-star general was a key figure in the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. But his private life has always lain just outside the reach of the media. Bradley has long been portrayed as a soft-spoken gentleman. This media-driven stereotype has pushed him aside in America's collective memory, which more readily recalls flamboyant leaders such as Patton, Eisenhower or George C. Marshall.

This book reexamines the prevailing view of Bradley through a reading of unpublished sources and letters, paying special attention to his relationship with his second wife Kitty Buhler and his later years (1951-1981), a period largely ignored by previous research. Bradley's life was far from boring. Behind closed doors were trysts with Hollywood starlets, a penchant for gambling at the horse track and hobnobbing with high-profile stars, writers and political leaders.

“A rigorous yet accessible look at a misunderstood American hero”—Kirkus Reviews; “Bradley excels at creating a well-rounded portrait...a particularly well-done piece...recommended”—Midwest Book Review.

ISBN: 9780786498390

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm

Weight: 331g

224 pages