General George C. Marshall: Strategic Leadership and the Challenges of Reconstituting the Army, 1939-41

Abstract

The author analyzes General George C. Marshall's performance as Army Chief of Staff from the perspective of strategic leadership. During this pre- World War II period (1939-41), Marshall played a pivotal role in rebuilding and remodeling the Army from its deteriorated interwar condition. Marshall began his tour of duty at a time when the Army was isolated politically and institutionally, when it was profoundly undermanned and poorly equipped, and when the prospects for improving this dismal situation were far from encouraging. This report captures the magnitude of Marshall's achievements in reconstituting the Army and in enabling it to enter a major conflict with a greater degree of military preparedness than previously accomplished in our history. Strategic leadership, Strategic-level challenges, Marshall, Army Chief of Staff, Reconstitution, Military preparedness, Pre-war years.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA260814

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  • John T. Nelsen Ii

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  • United States Army War College

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