--- product_id: 20052901 title: "Generals, The: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II" price: "₨858" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/20052901-generals-the-patton-macarthur-marshall-and-the-winning-of-world store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Generals, The: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II **Price:** ₨858 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Generals, The: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II - **How much does it cost?** ₨858 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/20052901-generals-the-patton-macarthur-marshall-and-the-winning-of-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Celebrated historian Winston Groom tells the uniquely American tales of George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall, from World War I to World War II. These three remarkable men-of-arms who rose from the gruesome hell of the First World War to become the finest generals of their generation during World War II redefined America's ideas of military leadership and brought forth a new generation of American soldier. Their efforts revealed to the world the grit and determination that would become synonymous with America in the post-war years. Filled with novel-worthy twists and turns, and set against the backdrop of the most dramatic moments of the twentieth century, The Generals is a powerful, action-packed book filled with marvelous surprises and insights into the lives of America's most celebrated warriors. Review: Not at a world apart in their roles as leaders - Several books have been written commemorating and retelling of the significance of the greatest leaders that have lived and experienced the most pinnacle moments in history. A few titles bear the same titles but the contents within the book are quite different. Such is the case with Winston Groom’s recent biography of the three most notable generals of the United States Army, which Grooms writes of the first and foremost trait that each men possessed, they earned their schooling and training at the military academy at West Point and Virginia Military Institute and second, each fought in the First World War within the same campaigns but separate and respective commands, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall and by the Second World War one would earn the distinction of four star general and two five star generals of the Army. This is their story and their life as they undoubtedly interconnected. The Generals pivots the roles of Patton, MacArthur, and Marshall to a level of understanding that is in need of acknowledgment more than 70 years after they achieved monumental victory within two fronts of World War II. The book does not focus on new findings that have been uncovered in presidential or archival libraries, but specifically tells the story to readers of three men that have been compared to the most historic figures in history, especially ancient history; Groom begins and sets the historic backdrop to ancient times and Alexander the Great as the epitome of leadership and the warrior spirit that contributed to his most notable role as a general. And what has that have to do with the generals depicted in the book? Each men that Groom writes of shared similar aspirations as young men before they set foot within the halls, rooms, and fields in which they, too, would lead armies of men within rugged terrain that would promote them to higher heights and more natural terrain where they would have to fight with their most bitter enemy to the end. Dramatic as it may it may seem, one does not have to go into too much detail with these generals. But for further insight, for readers that may not have delved within the individual biographies of Patton, MacArthur, or Marshall, the interconnectedness that they have in common shows in the chapter “Courage was the Rule”, imagine WWI and the Battle at Meuse-Argonne and the offensive that took place between September 26 to November 11, 1918, quite interesting. And besides that historic event, one must also backtrack to the lives of each men and other commonalities, they were one of the last of the fighting soldiers that grew up in a day and age that had long passed by the time WWII commenced but continued to carry on as strong-willed soldiers that had fathers or relatives of the US Civil War or grew up within the frontier. After reading The Generals, readers may see another perspective of how war was fought and the men that were responsible for leading their men and the world towards peace in spite of the costs that they will have lived to retell. And Winston Groom writes his narrative to continue to tell their stories. It is an enjoyable book for the curious history aficionado that provides a condense biography of each men but with concise detail. Review: Outstanding - The author humanizes these towering figures. I read this in one sitting Well worth a permanent place in one's library ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #189,951 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #50 in WWI Biographies #124 in WWII Biographies #261 in World War II History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,329 Reviews | ## Images ![Generals, The: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qXiSHs+eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not at a world apart in their roles as leaders *by R***O on October 8, 2016* Several books have been written commemorating and retelling of the significance of the greatest leaders that have lived and experienced the most pinnacle moments in history. A few titles bear the same titles but the contents within the book are quite different. Such is the case with Winston Groom’s recent biography of the three most notable generals of the United States Army, which Grooms writes of the first and foremost trait that each men possessed, they earned their schooling and training at the military academy at West Point and Virginia Military Institute and second, each fought in the First World War within the same campaigns but separate and respective commands, George S. Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall and by the Second World War one would earn the distinction of four star general and two five star generals of the Army. This is their story and their life as they undoubtedly interconnected. The Generals pivots the roles of Patton, MacArthur, and Marshall to a level of understanding that is in need of acknowledgment more than 70 years after they achieved monumental victory within two fronts of World War II. The book does not focus on new findings that have been uncovered in presidential or archival libraries, but specifically tells the story to readers of three men that have been compared to the most historic figures in history, especially ancient history; Groom begins and sets the historic backdrop to ancient times and Alexander the Great as the epitome of leadership and the warrior spirit that contributed to his most notable role as a general. And what has that have to do with the generals depicted in the book? Each men that Groom writes of shared similar aspirations as young men before they set foot within the halls, rooms, and fields in which they, too, would lead armies of men within rugged terrain that would promote them to higher heights and more natural terrain where they would have to fight with their most bitter enemy to the end. Dramatic as it may it may seem, one does not have to go into too much detail with these generals. But for further insight, for readers that may not have delved within the individual biographies of Patton, MacArthur, or Marshall, the interconnectedness that they have in common shows in the chapter “Courage was the Rule”, imagine WWI and the Battle at Meuse-Argonne and the offensive that took place between September 26 to November 11, 1918, quite interesting. And besides that historic event, one must also backtrack to the lives of each men and other commonalities, they were one of the last of the fighting soldiers that grew up in a day and age that had long passed by the time WWII commenced but continued to carry on as strong-willed soldiers that had fathers or relatives of the US Civil War or grew up within the frontier. After reading The Generals, readers may see another perspective of how war was fought and the men that were responsible for leading their men and the world towards peace in spite of the costs that they will have lived to retell. And Winston Groom writes his narrative to continue to tell their stories. It is an enjoyable book for the curious history aficionado that provides a condense biography of each men but with concise detail. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding *by S***. on September 13, 2026* The author humanizes these towering figures. I read this in one sitting Well worth a permanent place in one's library ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely Worth The Read, Though Eisenhower Should Have Been Included *by H***D on January 21, 2016* Groom is a masterful storyteller; this book is no exception. He takes the reader through the paths of the men, their ponderous careers leading up to WWII, their small roles in WWI as well as their personal lives. The sections on their personal lives is enlivened with personal correspondence forming a large part of this material. I was disappointed Eisenhower wasn't included, as the leading Generals of WWII cannot be discussed absent Eisenhower in my opinion. I recommend this book if you're a reader of WWII history. It's excellent in that it goes into great details concerning specific battles. That said, it doesn't reveal the extent Eisenhower had to manage Patton on multiple occasions. Marshall was only in the Field for inspections, not managing battles or larger Campaigns. This is not to diminish his role--he was crucial to Roosevelt and could not be spared to lead the Normandy assault, hence the task fell to Eisenhower though many believe he was FDR's first choice. I contend this book would have been better with Eisenhower included. In a perfect world, it would have included all four, though it would have pushed the book to well over 1000 pages, therefore, I give it 4 stars, as the material presented was excellent, I merely wanted more! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/20052901-generals-the-patton-macarthur-marshall-and-the-winning-of-world](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/20052901-generals-the-patton-macarthur-marshall-and-the-winning-of-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*