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Reviewed on February 1, 2004
Gr 6-9 These admiring biographies provide information about both the personal lives and military careers of their respective subjects. Schwarzkopf is the better of the two titles, with a good discussion of how the general's upbringing shaped his strong character and how his experiences in Vietnam influenced his theories of military organization and battle conduct. On the other hand, MacArthur suffers from several flaws that limit its effectiveness. Rice is overly admiring of the general's leadership and character ("Great moments in time invariably spawn...Log In or Sign Up to Read More