Watershed at Leavenworth: Dwight D. /Eisenhower and the Command and General Staff School
Abstract
This study is a historical analysis of Dwight Eisenhower's experience as a student at the 1925-26 Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The study develops several themes of Eisenhower's life - competitiveness, individualism, use of others' talents, and problem-solving ability - and shows how they came into play during the year at Leavenworth. The study explores Eisenhower's preparation for the course, the extreme lengths which were required to gain him entrance, his motivation for excellence, his methods of study, his selection as honor graduate, and how the course prepared him for his future. The study explores the 100 years of development of the School prior to Eisenhower's attendance, with emphasis on the course and the 'Leavenworth experience' as it existed for the school-year 1925-26. The study investigates Eisenhower's relationship with his mentor General Fox Conner, the degree of competitiveness existing at the School in 1925-26, School doctrine and curriculum, and the living environment at Fort Leavenworth. The work explores Eisenhower's 'partnership' study method with classmate Leonard Gerow, his use of George S. Patton's notes during the course, and the influence of School Commandant Edward L. King on the class.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 03, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA198177
Entities
People
- Mark C. Bender
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College