Watershed at Leavenworth: Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Command and General Staff School
Abstract
In May 1926, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, entered its 100th year of existence. One month later, on 18 June 1926, Dwight David Eisenhower would graduate from Fort Leavenworth's Command and General Staff School en route to military and political responsibilities that would shape the world. "Ike," as he was known throughout his life, would lead the Allied forces in the conquest of Germany, serve as Army chief of staff, and serve two terms as president of the United States. Leavenworth would have its share of distinguished graduates, but Eisenhower's accomplishments and contributions are unparalleled. The year Eisenhower spent at Leavenworth was significant for what he learned at the school and the effects the experience had on him. Despite references to Eisenhower's attendance at the Command and General Staff School in virtually every biographical treatment of his life, analyses of his Leavenworth experience have been incomplete. Many accounts on the subject contain factual errors and contradictory interpretations. Eisenhower's experience at the school deserves further scrutiny.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- AD1140002
Entities
People
- Mark C. Bender
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College