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  1. John Chancey
    Linden, NC
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent book about an extraordinary man!
    May 13, 2012
    John Chancey
    Linden, NC
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    I believe I may have heard of General Pershing a few times in grade school... but I had no idea what an impressive man he was. John "Black Jack" Pershing had a mediocre start to his extraordinary life. Born in 1860, Pershing had one ambition in his early life: to be a lawyer. He never wished to enter military service, but he saw West Point as a means to achieving his own goal of completing law school. Once he began his military career, however, he fully immersed himself in the performance of his duty.

    Pershing was the consummate military man. He was a stickler for details, and expected nothing less than perfection from the men he led. When necessary, though, he could be extremely patient - he demonstrated this several times throughout his life, striving for peace and understanding where others saw only conflict. Leading by example, Pershing was always found at or very near the front line of battles - even later in his career as a general. His demands on his men were so great, he once advised his officers in WWI that if any of their men were caught retreating, the officers should make every effort to stop them - shooting them if necessary. While this may seem harsh, the result of his leadership was nothing less than the salvation of Europe and the conquering of the seemingly unstoppable German war machine. He mentored a group of generals - Marshall, Eisenhower, Bradley, and Patton - who led the US Army to victory in World War II just twenty years later.

    There are many things that could be said about his military career and victories, but you may as well read the book. This biography is the perfect introduction to Pershing. There is just enough information to give a good grasp of the man and his character, but not so much detail as to alienate the casual reader. This is the second biography I've read that was authored by John Perry (the other was of George Washington Carver), and I've been impressed both times. Perry has several other biographies written, including Winston Churchill and Robert E. Lee. I may just have to buy them...

    Pershing claimed to be a Christian and a God-fearing man, but he was not without vices. He had a mistress for many years (AFTER his wife and three daughters died in a tragic fire...while he was married, he was apparently faithful and totally love-struck with his wife). And the book has several profanity-laced quotes in it. But, I am glad that I read this volume on the life of General Pershing.

    I received this e-book free from the publishers in exchange for my honest review.
  2. Louie
    Kingman, AZ
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent short biography of General Pershing
    September 21, 2011
    Louie
    Kingman, AZ
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Pershing, Commander of the Great War by John Perry is another in a series of books called The Generals the Thomas Nelson is publishing. Like the others in this series, this book doesn't claim to be an exhaustive study of the General at hand, but an even handed introduction to him. My copy was a free review copy, and I read it on my Kindle.

    And it's a great success at that! I've read many biographies of great military leaders, and this book can hold it's head high among them. It tells the story of a great man and General who has been overlooked by the country he served so well. Other than a few mentions in biographies of General Patton, I knew very little about the man.

    First and foremost Perry shows us that Pershing was a teacher. He began by teaching black children, he spent nearly his entire career in the Army teaching all those around him. He was a very private man, who in private could be very different from the cold, distant, critical exterior that he showed to the world.

    Pershing deserves great praise both for being absolutely color blind, and sensitive to other cultures. He preferred to negotiate rather than fight, but no one fought harder than he did if that's what things came too.

    I highly recommend this book. It's short, but complete, and a great read!
  3. Louie
    Kingman, AZ
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Excellent short biography of General Pershing
    September 20, 2011
    Louie
    Kingman, AZ
    Age: 55-65
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Pershing: Commander of the Great War.
    Pershing, Commander of the Great War by John Perry is another in a series of books called The Generals the Thomas Nelson is publishing. Like the others in this series, this book doesn't claim to be an exhaustive study of the General at hand, but an even handed introduction to him. My copy was a free review copy, and I read it on my Kindle.

    And it's a great success at that! I've read many biographies of great military leaders, and this book can hold it's head high among them. It tells the story of a great man and General who has been overlooked by the country he served so well. Other than a few mentions in biographies of General Patton, I knew very little about the man.

    First and foremost Perry shows us that Pershing was a teacher. He began by teaching black children, he spent nearly his entire career in the Army teaching all those around him. He was a very private man, who in private could be very different from the cold, distant, critical exterior that he showed to the world.

    Pershing deserves great praise both for being absolutely color blind, and sensitive to other cultures. He preferred to negotiate rather than fight, but no one fought harder than he did if that's what things came too.

    I highly recommend this book. It's short, but complete, and a great read!
  4. junnelaranas
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: male
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    This is great book.
    September 29, 2012
    junnelaranas
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: male
    Quality: 3
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Pershing: Commander of the Great War.
    "General of the Armies John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, GCB, was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I." In the First World War, however, Pershing played his part without peer--standing alone in his time as history would have it, and with no one to share the fame. "On 15 July 1948, John Joseph Pershing passed away at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Tributes of the greatest men of our time were given him on the days following his death. But men of the Army will always pay tribute to General John J. Pershing. A life such as his is a challenge to his followers in the military profession, and they have accepted that challenge. John Joseph Pershing, soldier and citizen, will live forever in the memory of the men of our victorious country." I found this book very enjoyable especially we Filipinos, i found out that Peshing has a very important contribution on what we are today. This book is part of the Generals Series. Read this book and discover who really John Pershing is. A man with integrity and a man of valor. Generals won't come this best!
  5. Marguerite
    Clifton Forge, VA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Who is Black Jack?
    March 27, 2012
    Marguerite
    Clifton Forge, VA
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Pershing: Commander of the Great War.
    What an interesting biography of a person who is largely responsible for setting in motion a large amount of the politics of the 20th and the first half of the 21st centuries. You will find this book an easy read with enough information to satisfy you or propel you to search out more about, Black Jack, this unassuming but remarkable world leader.
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