George C. Marshall
Definition
George C. Marshall was an American military leader who served as the United States Army Chief of Staff during World War II. He played a crucial role in planning and coordinating Allied operations.
Analogy
Think of Marshall like the director of a blockbuster movie. Just as the director oversees all aspects of film production, from scriptwriting to filming to editing, Marshall oversaw all aspects of military strategy, from planning to execution.
Related terms
Marshall Plan: A post-WWII initiative named after George C. Marshall that provided aid to Western Europe to help rebuild their economies.
Operation Overlord: The code name for the Battle of Normandy, which was largely planned by Marshall and his team.
Potsdam Conference: A meeting between major Allies near the end of WWII; Marshall attended as President Truman's representative.
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