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In reality, he is a major force in nonfiction writing, and was a finalist for the pulitzer prize. It is the sequel to his novel forrest gump 1986, and the academy awardwinning film of the same name released in 1994, with tom hanks. The book explores the early life, greatest achievements, and downfalls to each of these incredible men. His first effort on the civil war addressed john bell hoods 1864 invasion of tennessee. Winston groom is the author of 14 previous books of nonfiction and fiction, including shiloh 1862, vicksburg 1863, patriotic fire, shrouds of glory, forrest gump, and conversations with the enemy with duncan spencer, which was a pulitzer prize finalist. Celebrated historian winston groom tells the uniquely american tales of george patton, douglas macarthur, and george marshall, from world war i to world. His earliest ambition was to become a lawyer but instead, chose to become a author. These three remarkable menofarms who rose from the gruesome hell of the first world war to become the finest generals of their generation during world war ii redefined americas ideas of military leadership and brought.
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