Strategic Leadership Assessment of General Jacob L. Devers
Abstract
General Jacob L. Devers is a tremendous historical example of a strategic leader. His background, which combined a blend of formal schooling, training, experience, and responsibility, earned him a distinguished career as an Army officer, military administrator, and World War II commander. One of the very few Allied Army Group Commanders in World War II, Devers worked immediately under General Eisenhower on the same level as General Bradley and Field Marshal Montgomery. He successfully directed two armies throughout the campaigns in Western Europe from the invasion of Southern France to the end of the war. History books credit him with doing more than his share toward the Allied victory of World War II. He served as a senior US military representative in a major theater of operation and won praise from the allied high commands for his ability to deal effectively with the British and the French. This paper identifies and analyzes the strategic leadership competencies of General Devers from early childhood through his distinguished military career by using as a frame of reference The Strategic Leadership Primer, Department of Command, Leadership and Management, U.S. Army War College and U.S. Army Field Manual, 22-100, Army Leadership.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389167
Entities
People
- Matthew J. Brown
Organizations
- United States Army War College