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Omar Nelson Bradley

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Omar Nelson Bradley

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    1. 1 Omar Nelson Bradley

    2. 2 Early Years Born in a log cabin in Missouri in 1893 Worked for the Wabash Railroad to earn money for college Entered West Point Military Academy in 1911

    3. 3 Military Career Graduated from West Point in 1915 Rose through the ranks during peace time Discipline and training he received prepared him for his biggest accomplishment in WWII

    4. 4 The Soldier’s General Concerned for the welfare of ordinary soldiers Showed his troops care and compassion Nicknamed “The Soldier’s General”

    5. 5 World War II United States entered the war in 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor Omar Bradley was an advisor to the Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower Led his troops to victories in North Africa and Sicily

    6. 6 D-Day On June 6, 1944 Omar Bradley was hand-picked by General Dwight Eisenhower to lead the 1st U.S. Army during the invasion of Normandy, France Under his direction, American forces liberated Paris

    7. 7 After WWII Omar Bradley continued his military career as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Promoted to the rank of five-star general Added Chairman of the Added Chairman of the

    8. 8 Arlington National Cemetery Omar Bradley died on April 8, 1981 He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors The nation mourned the passing of “a great and noble warrior”

    9. 9 “The thing I most admire about Omar Bradley is his gentleness. He was never known to issue an order to anybody of any rank without saying 'Please' first." Will Lang Jr. of Life Magazine Pat, I think the date this quote was made should be underneath Lang’s name. (at least year)Pat, I think the date this quote was made should be underneath Lang’s name. (at least year)

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