"Most Important American WWII General" Topic
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| Binky the Wonder Pig | 26 Apr 2011 2:00 p.m. PST |
Well, the currently running poll on "Best American Commander" got me wondering, Who's the most important WWII American General? For me, there's only one choice – Marshall. Post-war reconstruction is very relevent to WWII history even though most people over look it. Binky says "OINK" |
| zippyfusenet | 26 Apr 2011 2:13 p.m. PST |
I'm sure Douglas MacArthur would agree that he was the most important American WWII General. |
| SgtPain | 26 Apr 2011 2:21 p.m. PST |
Washington, If he failed, their would be no other American generals to debate, so the question would be meaningless. By the way, I like you analyst of Marshall, I think I should change my vote for best American general! |
| highlandcatfrog | 26 Apr 2011 3:12 p.m. PST |
If we include the post-war reconstruction then Marshall definitely warrants a nod. If we limit the discussion to just the period during the fighting I'd say the 2 most important American commanders would be Hap Arnold and Chester Nimitz. MacArthur was a legend in his own mind.  |
| Katzbalger | 26 Apr 2011 5:03 p.m. PST |
I'm noy sure Admiral Nimitz would appreciate being called a General. Rob |
| highlandcatfrog | 26 Apr 2011 5:31 p.m. PST |
Which is why I said "commander". I was trying to give the Navy some love too. |
| Pierce Inverarity | 26 Apr 2011 5:33 p.m. PST |
Marshall, not just for postwar but also prewar reasons. As in, building the army from well-nigh scratch just in time. |
| Grand Duke Natokina | 26 Apr 2011 9:42 p.m. PST |
Vinegar Joe Stilwell. He got the Chinese trained and could get them to fight. |
| Binky the Wonder Pig | 26 Apr 2011 11:12 p.m. PST |
Well, I'll consider Admirals, but Washington is right out! I'm only thinking about WWII! Nimitz is pretty cool after all. Dug-out Doug was far, far too much of a wind-bag for me. I always think of Patton in discussions like this, but can never reconcile my inner turmoil over the man's reputation with the physical reality of how he looked. The just don't match up! Binky says "OINK" |
| Old Bear | 27 Apr 2011 1:47 a.m. PST |
I would suggest Eisenhower. Without his diplomatic and administrative skills would there have been a successful Second Front? |
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