general george c. marshall
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LEADESHIP QUALITIES OF GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL Jr. In modern United States military historythere was a 5 stars General. He served in both world wars while rising to the post of U.S. Army chief of staff. After the war, he served as the secretary of state. He is courageous, prudent and rich in the spirit of innovation. His abilities were beyond expectation.” Who is he? Why do we study him? What can we learn from him? Now please allow me to talk about it in detailed. First let’s know who is he?He is General George Catlett MarshallJr. Ladies gentlemen I will be taking next ten minutes of your valuable time to present leadership presentation. INTRODUCTION 1. George Catlett Marshall Jr. was an American military leader, a Chief of Staff of the Army, a Secretary of State and the third Secretary of Defence and he was a soldier and a statesman. 2. Once noted as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill for his leadership of the Allied victory in World War II. AIM 3. The aim of this presentation is to investigate and identify General George C. Marshall’s character and leadership qualities. EARLY LIFE 4. George Catlett Marshall Jr. was born into a middle class family Uniontown, Pennsylvania, on 31December, 1880. He was the son of Mr.George Catlett Marshall Sr. and Mrs.Laura Emily Marshall. In 1897 he entered the Virginia Military Institute, after then he was groom with military training and would become a greatest general of the United States. EARLY MILITARY CAREER 5. First year in the Virginia Military Institutewas a difficult one for him, but he was determined to learn military Subjects and follow orders. By the end of the first year, he was at the top of his class. Officer cadet Marshall graduated from VMI in 1901. The following year, he set out for 18 months of duty in the Philippine,after returned from Philippine;He graduated with honours from the InfantryCavalry School at Fort Leavenworth in 1907 and the Army Staff College in 1908. CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD WAR I 6. Gen. Marshall was posted to act as chief of operations for the first Army division sent to FranceinWorld War I. There, he was lucky to work under General John J. Pershing. He was instrumental in the planning and coordination of the battles of Aisne-Marne and the Meuse Argonne Offensive, which successfully launched to defeat the central powers’ Armies on the Western Front. After the World War I, General John J.Pershing kept Marshallas his ADC for five years. CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD WAR II 7. On 01September 1939, at the start of the World War II, George Marshall was appointed as chief of staff for the United States Army. At that time the Army strength was189,000 butin less than four years, Marshall had built the Army into a well-trained and well-equipped force of3.1 million by 1942. Marshall attended international conferences around the globe, gathering suppoTRANSCRIPT
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Presented BY:Capt RADNPK RANAWEERA RSP
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES OF GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL
“A SOLDIER AND A STATESMAN”
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Aim
Introduction
Early life Early Military Career
Contribution to World War I
Contribution to World War II
Post War Career
Leadership Qualities
Conclusion
SEQUENCE
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The aim of this presentation is to investigate and identify General George C. Marshall’s character and
leadership qualities
AIM
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INTRODUCTION
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Once noted as the "organizer of victory" by Winston Churchill
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George Catlett Marshall Jr. was born in Pennsylvania, on December 31, 1880
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EARLY LIFE
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Parents of the General George C Marshall
George Catlett Marshall Sr.
Laura Emily Marshall
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EARLY MILITARY CAREER
George Marshall in VMIVirginia Military Institute Today
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11As a cadet in Virginia Military Institute
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He worked under General John J. Pershing.
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD WAR I
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The area that Battle of Argonne Forest fought in WW I
ARGONNE FOREST
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Adolf Hitler in World War II14
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD WAR II
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General G C Marshall was visiting his troops in the Battle field in WW II
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General George Marshall gave his Assistance to plan the Operation Overlord.
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17Allied Victory of world War II
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POST WAR CAREER
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President Harry S. Truman appointed him as secretary of state in 1947.
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General Marshall proposed an economic recovery programme for the Europe.
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General Marshall received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.
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General Marshall died on 16 October 1959 at the age of 78.
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The Grave of General Marshall in Arlington National Cemetery In Virginia.
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LEADERSHIP QUALITIES
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Candor: He was a candid.
Integrity: He was a man of integrity.
Fairness: He believed in equality of opportunity.
Vision: He prioritized issues and always placed the greatest emphasis.
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Preparation: He was passionate about preparation.
Selflessness: He was selfless.
Learning and Teaching: He was a lifelong learner and a great teacher.
Caring: He never forgot about the troops in the field.
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CONCLUSION
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THANK YOU !
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