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Waxman, Laura Hamilton

Colin Powell

48 pp. | Lerner | March, 2005 | Library ISBN 0-8225-2433-3 $25.26 | Paper ISBN 0-8225-5463-1 $6.95
(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Five short chapters give simplified versions of the lives of these generals, from families and early difficulties through military academies, commissions, first assignments, and later accomplishments: Patton's battlefield leadership in WWII, Marshall's conception of a plan to rebuild Europe, and Powell's service as Secretary of State. Photos, sidebars, and cartoons expand the short sentences of the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these History Maker Bios titles: George S. Patton, Jr., Colin Powell, and George C. Marshall.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

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