General Lucian Truscott: The Greatest US Field Commander of the Second World War?

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Public Talks & Tours
Aotearoa Heritage and History

Explore the life and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least celebrated, US combat commanders of World War II. Truscott was an expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operations. This presentation traces his rise in various theatres of war around the world.

Presented by LTCOL (Rtd) Dr Glyn Harper, QSM.

Glyn Harper's new book on General Truscott will be launched at this presentation. Signed copies will be available for purchase.

Co- hosted by RNZE CT/ECMC and Palmerston North City Library.

Donations to the RNZE Charitable Trust would be appreciated.

Image: [General Lucian King Truscott Jr.]. (2004). Picture of Lucian Truscott from the Army Office of Medical History, [Photograph]. Wikimedia Commons

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