Edward M. Almond and the US Army
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Edward M. Almond and the US Army

From the 92nd Infantry Division to the X Corps

  1. 440 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Edward M. Almond and the US Army

From the 92nd Infantry Division to the X Corps

About this book

This study presents a comprehensive look at a complex man who exhibited an unfaltering commitment to the military and to his soldiers but whose career was marked by controversy. As a senior Army officer in World Wars I and II, Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond lived by the adage that "units don't fail, leaders do." He was chosen to command the 92nd Infantry Division—one of only two African American divisions to see combat during WWII—but when the infantry performed poorly in Italy in 1944–1945, he asserted that it was due to their inferiority as a race and not their maltreatment by a separate but unequal society. He would later command the X Corps during the Inchon invasion that changed the course of the Korean War, but his accomplishments would be overshadowed by his abrasive personality and tactical mistakes.

This book addresses how Almond's early education at the Virginia Military Institute, with its strong Confederate and military influences, shaped his military prowess. Presented is a thorough assessment of Almond's military record; how he garnered respect for his aggressiveness, courage in combat, strong dedication, and leadership; and how he was affected by the loss of his son and son-in-law in combat during WWII. Following the war, Almond would return to the US to assume command of the US Army War College, but would find himself unprepared for a changing world. This volume asserts that since his death, his bigoted views have come to dominate his place in history and undermine his military achievements.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of Tables
  8. List of Maps
  9. List of Abbreviations
  10. Preface
  11. 1. Coming of Age: 1892–1916
  12. 2. Introduction to Combat: 1916–1919
  13. 3. Soldier as Teacher: 1919–1933
  14. 4. Education of a Senior Officer: 1933–1941
  15. 5. Almond Takes Command: 1941–1943
  16. 6. Trouble at Fort Huachuca: 1943–1944
  17. 7. Initial Success in Italy: 1944–1945
  18. 8. Winter of Discontent: 1945
  19. 9. Tragedy and Redemption: 1945
  20. 10. New Challenges in Japan: 1946–1950
  21. 11. Planning for War: 1950
  22. 12. Initial Success in Korea: September–November 1950
  23. 13. Winter of Discontent: 1951
  24. 14. Tragedy and Redemption: Spring 1951
  25. 15. A Final Assignment: Back to School, 1951–1953
  26. 16. Retirement and Epilogue: 1953–1979
  27. Acknowledgments
  28. Appendix 1: Life and Career of Lt. Gen. Edward M. Almond
  29. Appendix 2: Task Organizations
  30. Notes
  31. Select Bibliography
  32. Index