A sweeping overview of four men whose careers largely defined the American experience in the 20th century. . . . OConnell narrates with a lively style, with plenty of lighter moments balancing the rigors of the subjects military careers. . . . the book is serious and worthy of the subjects. Kirkus Reviews
"A delicious blend of insight, wit and history, Team America is a punch-packed introduction to four great military minds and the zeitgeist that produced them." Wall Street Journal
"Call it destiny or luck, America was fortunate to have extraordinary military leaders and soldier-statesmen during World War II and the Cold War that followed. They were not perfect human beings, by any means, but they possessed a genius for war and, most of the time, for keeping the peace. Robert O'Connell has written a rollicking, insightful story of some particularly American heroes." Evan Thomas, author of Ikes Bluff
OConnell delivers an entertaining group biography. . . . he incisively analyzes these commanders strengths and weaknesses and their essential roles in transforming the U.S. Army. Military history buffs will be enthralled. Publishers Weekly
Insightful and informative. . . . Team America combines compelling biographies of our heroes as they reach the heights of military, then civilian, leadership during five pivotal decades. OConnell also explains why industrial warfare grew into a juggernaut, and how they managed to control it to achieve an uncertain peace that still holds. Associated Press
"Team America profiles the lives of four extraordinary military leaders on and off the battlefield. Author Robert L. OConnell has constructed a wonderful quadrilateral perspective of Patton, Eisenhower, MacArthur, and Marshall along with their long-lasting impact in the world of combat and leadership. All four men walked divergent paths off the field but shared common ground in their loyalty to the country. Brilliant work." Seattle Book Review
[ OConnell] writes clearly and concisely. . . . He has a feel for the important detail and for how the personal, political, and strategic work together. . . . [ He] has provided a service in laying out in full these mens great contributions. American Spectator
Melding rock-solid research with lively analysis of their larger-than-life personas, OConnell makes a convincing case for why the foursome whom he dubs Team America is, and continues to be, historys most influential cabal of military leaders. HistoryNet
An outstanding group biography Well written and well organized. OConnells study of these four American military giants should take its place among the best works on the role of the U.S. Army in World War II. New Criterion
"OConnells comparative biography of four top American generals is delightful, gossipy, and an easy read. . . . A wise student of military history will find understandable and timeless lessons in Team America. . . . There is much about a military career to learn from these giants of a past era. . . . The lessons are also for those of senior rank because there were numerous points when these great leaders could have been stymied, sidetracked, or fired but were retained, and the rest of the story is history." Parameters, U.S. Army War College quarterly
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