The Last Fighting General: The Biography of Robert Tryon Frederick [Hardcover]

Anne Hicks (Author)

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Publication Date: March 30, 2006

This is the full story of the legendary U.S. Army officer who formed, trained, and led the unique bi-national First Special Service Force (popularly known as the Devils Brigade). Robert T. Frederick was the youngest ground forces general, the youngest division commander, and one of the most decorated American soldiers in World War II. But Frederick was not just a warrior. Highly intelligent, he was an independent thinker who was as courageous and innovative in peacetime as he was in combat. He pioneered racial integration on army training bases, devised training regimens used throughout North America, and left a record that would seem mythical if not documented. The author also reveals why Frederick ended his brilliant career prematurely.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd (March 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764324306
• ISBN-13: 978-0764324307
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,101,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Last Fighting General: Bio of Robert T. Frederick, January 3, 2007

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Robert L. Baird "flytiger" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Fighting General: The Biography of Robert Tryon Frederick (Hardcover)

A rich and rewarding look at the founder and commander of the First Special Service Force, and perhaps the most decorated senior ground commander of ww2.General Fredericks early life is well recorded and his combat history is covered well. This is a must have for FSSF and SF historians and recomended for the serious reader of ww2 military history.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC, December 31, 2006

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D. Sterling (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Fighting General: The Biography of Robert Tryon Frederick (Hardcover)

An outstanding biography on a true American hero. This is one of the best biographies (possibly THE best) that I have ever read. Not only is the story of General Frederick extremely compelling, but Ms. Hicks does an excellent job in conveying both the professional and personal sides of this great man. I highly, highly recommend this book for any fan of military history, or for that matter, anyone interested in reading about a man who lived life with honor, and who was committed to helping their fellow man.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a fighting Man, July 18, 2006

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James L. Clifton Jr. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Fighting General: The Biography of Robert Tryon Frederick (Hardcover)

Excellent book.I have most of the books on the Devil's Brigade.

This is truly a book worth 5 stars!