{"product_id":"general-lucian-k-truscott-quite-a-talent-for-fighting-hardcover","title":"General Lucian K. Truscott: 'Quite a Talent for Fighting' - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGlyn Harper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the\u003cbr\u003elife and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least\u003cbr\u003ecelebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in Texas to a\u003cbr\u003edrug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States' greatest\u003cbr\u003eever combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operations\u003cbr\u003eduring World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book traces\u003cbr\u003eTruscott's rise as a senior American commander in various theaters of war, \u003cbr\u003eincluding the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. It\u003cbr\u003eexamines Truscott's relationship with other senior American commanders such as\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didn't like\u003cbr\u003ehim), Eisenhower and George Marshall. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruscott made a\u003cbr\u003esignificant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his command\u003cbr\u003eskills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachhead\u003cbr\u003ewas his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the capture\u003cbr\u003eof Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruscott garnered\u003cbr\u003ea unique record during World War II as the only American officer to command\u003cbr\u003emilitary formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiers\u003cbr\u003eunder his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during the\u003cbr\u003ewar, becoming the United States' foremost expert in such operations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeneral Lucian K.\u003cbr\u003eTruscott: 'Quite a talent for fighting' \u003c\/i\u003eis for military enthusiasts looking to expand their\u003cbr\u003eknowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.71 x 9.06 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285083521159,"sku":"9781923011014","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/X6rdNL7Pti9781923011014.webp?v=1760010610","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/general-lucian-k-truscott-quite-a-talent-for-fighting-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}