Posted on 08/04/2009 5:30:09 AM PDT by Homer_J_Simpson
It appears that Gen Grunnert also started as an enlisted man in the Spanish American War, rising to the rank of Lt. Gen.
Fredendall was absolutely incompetent in North Africa in my opinion. I think the fact that he was close to Marshall was the only thing that saved his butt. He was promoted out of there in order to get rid of him without making waves.
The other name I recognize (besides Stilwell) is McGruder but I cant remember from where right at the moment. Maybe he served under Patton?
A Major General John B. Magruder served under Robert E. Lee.
Maybe Bruce Magruder is his son or grandson. I’ll look him up real quick.
Found him. He was the first commander of Old Ironsides, the 1st Armored Division. That’s why he sounds familiar.
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