Rudder - From Leader to Legend

Whether scaling the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc with his advance assault troops during the Normandy invasion, restoring integrity to the Texas Land Office, or overseeing transitions in an academic institution with hallowed traditions during a time of contentious cultural change, James Earl Rudder forged a legacy of wartime gallantry and peacetime leadership that commands continuing respect. Rudder pays tribute to a man who exemplified leadership, vision, and courage.

About the author

Thomas M. Hatfield is the director of the Military History Institute in the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, USA, where he lectures on World War II and is Dean Emeritus of Continuing Education. The former president of two colleges, he was a military intelligence officer and is an internationally recognized scholar on World War II.

Summary

In this first comprehensive biography of James Earl Rudder, Hatfield covers Rudder's storied military exploits -- from years spent stateside training the all-volunteer 2nd Ranger Battalion to the unit's trek over the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc during the D-Day invasion.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas M Hatfield, Thomas M. Hatfield
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.09.2014
• EAN: 9781623492441
• ISBN: 978-1-62349-244-1
• No. of pages: 528
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Centennial Series of the Assoc; Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University; Centennial Series of the Assoc; Centennial Series of the Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous