The Rise of the G.I. Army, 1940–1941: The Forgotten Story of How America Forged a Powerful Army Before Pearl Harbor

The Rise of the G.I.

Army, 1940-1941 is a gripping and informative book that tells the story of how the American Army was mobilized from scattered outposts to a disciplined and mobile fighting force before Pearl Harbor.

With deep research and engaging writing, Dickson chronicles the transformation of the US Army from Franklin Roosevelt's selection of George C.

Marshall as Chief of Staff to the massive and unprecedented mock battles in Tennessee, Louisiana, and the Carolinas.

The book also sheds light on the political and cultural isolationist resistance and racial tension at home during this time.

This is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, or the story of how America became a global superpower.