Tomedi, Rudy
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General Matthew Ridgway is widely regarded as one of the most important military figures in American history. Ridgway is the riveting story of his lif
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e and career, from his childhood as a soldier's son to his extraordinary military triumphsz During World War II, General Ridgway created the legendary 82nd Airborne, introducing paratroopers into our military system. He personally led the daring predawn raid on Normandy by dropping behind enemy lines, and played an essential role in the Allied success on D-Day. In 1951, Ridgway took over our demoralized troops in South Korea and, within six weeks, had turned the tide of the war.Ridgway's flawless commitment to his work continued after he retired from the military field. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1955, the highest honor that could come to an army officer, and a post which Ridgway met with the same skill and intelligence that he brought to World War II and Korea. The general continued to play an important role in American government after he left office, arguing vehemently against our involvement in Vietnam and nuclear weapons development.Ridgway tells the story of a hero wh
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