George Marshall and the American Century

George Marshall and the American Century

1993 · 89 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary

He built the mightiest army in history and selected its leaders. Eisenhower, MacArthur and Patton all obeyed his commands. George Marshall was the only soldier ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Directed by Ken Mandel · Written by Geoffrey C. Ward

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