Generals Flashcard Part 4

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General Colin Powell's highest award is the:_________________ how many does he have: _________

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Defense Distinguished Service Medal, 4

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Where did General Douglas MacArthur conclude the surrender ceremony on Sept 2 1945 with the phrase "These proceedings are now closed."?

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On the deck of the battleship USS Missouri

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During WW1 a young Captain Marshall grabbed General __________ a seasoned four-star general by the arm and forced him to listen to his justifications after he had criticized his division commander. The division staff assumed that Marshall would be relieved from his position.

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General John J. Pershing

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Colin Powell was born on April 5, 1937 in this city/state: (Harlem) New York City, New York, Manhattan, New York, Bronx, New York, Buffalo, New York

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Harlem, New York City, New York

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What was the name of General Colin Powell's autobiography?

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My American Journey

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In the Soldier, Statesman, Peacemaker book what was considered by many military historians to be the single most important strategic concept of WW2? Options: Appointing George C. Marshall as Army Chief of Staff, Appointing Douglas MacArthur as Commander of the Pacific Forces, Truman making the decision to drop the atomic bombs on Japan.

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Marshall convincing all allied parties of the "Germany first" approach to war

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General MacArthur is pictured here and what is the name of the pipe: ________________ and where was it made from: _____________

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MacArthur 5 star Corn Cob Pipe, Missouri

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General George Marshall always asked the question: _____________________? He then prioritized issues and always placed the greatest emphasis on those actions that would achieve his strategic goals

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What needs to be done?

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During his time Colin Powell oversaw ______ crisis to include the invasion of Panama in 1989 and the Gulf War of 1991:

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Manuel Quezon, President of this country _________ appointed General _________________ as Field Marshall in 1937.

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Phillippines, MacArthur