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Book Review: General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite a Talent for Fighting”

Author: Glyn Harper

Reviewed by: Colonel Brian K. Dean, special assistant to the chief of staff, US Army National Guard

In General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite a Talent for Fighting,” Glyn Harper brings to light the remarkable yet underappreciated career of one of America’s most capable World War II commanders. From North Africa to the beaches of Anzio, Truscott’s mastery of mechanized and amphibious warfare earned him a unique record of commanding formations from regiment to army. His compelling biography reveals a plain-speaking, resilient leader whose strategic brilliance shaped the Allied victory in Europe.

Publication Date

8-17-2026

Keywords

World War II, strategy, mechanized warfare, American generals, combat leadership

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: General Lucian K. Truscott: “Quite a Talent for Fighting”

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