He was the chief commander of U.S. forces in North Africa and Europe during World War II; he was the author of the best-selling book "A Soldier's Tale"; he was the last five-star general in American history; and he was Omar Nelson Bradley.
On February 12, 1893, in a small village in Clark, Missouri, USA, a poor family, a private school teacher and an ordinary peasant woman looked at a newly born little life with concern, he was the protagonist of our current issue, Omar Nelson Bradley.
Perhaps because his father was a teacher, little Bradley was indoctrinated with the idea that learning knowledge was important. Fortunately, Bradley Jr. agreed with this very well and did a very good job of academic performance. Even later, because of the poverty of the family, I had to go out to work to earn money. Bradley also used his free time to study seriously and was admitted to the West Point Military Academy in 1911.
During his studies, Bradley received strict military training and systematic cultural courses, which greatly improved his military literacy and laid the foundation for him to exert his military talents on the battlefield in the future. In 1915, Bradley graduated with honors.
In September 1920, Bradley was appointed mathematics instructor at West Point and began his teaching career. During his teaching, in addition to teaching students courses, he also deeply studied military history and related biographies. For his outstanding teaching, in 1924 Bradley was awarded the rank of major.
Between 1924 and 1936, Bradley shuttled through several army schools, studying military theory and teaching students as an instructor. As Bradley continued to research, he gradually sorted out a series of systematic military theories and methods of thought, and selflessly shared these theories and methods with his students. Many of his students later became excellent generals in World War II.
February 1941. Due to Bradley's excellent performance. He was appointed Principal and Resident Commander of the Benningborg Infantry School and was awarded the rank of Brigadier General. Beginning to run the school in its entirety, Bradley set out to form and train tank units and airborne units as the war increased the need for junior officers and to enhance the Army's mobile combat capabilities.
In February 1943, Bradley was sent by Marshall to North Africa to assist Eisenhower in military matters due to the needs of the war. Soon after, Bradley was promoted to commander and commanded the 2nd Army's combat operations, eliminating all german and Italian armies in North Africa and ending the war in the North African theater. Due to Bradley's outstanding command on the battlefield, Bradley was promoted to lieutenant general.
Before he could catch his breath, Bradley received a new order. Need to travel to Algiers to assist General Patton in formulating a plan for the Sicilian battle. Because this time it was the British and American troops fighting together. Whether different countries and services can cooperate efficiently and cooperate is a further test of a general's command ability. It is clear that Bradley is trustworthy in this regard, and under Bradley's command, the American army has not been able to intercept the defeated German army. However, the American and British troops led by Bradley entered Messina successively, forcing most of the Axis army to shrink to the Italian mainland, and successfully completed the strategic objectives of the Sicilian Campaign.
In January 1944, Bradley became commander-in-chief of the 1st Army Group. Led the Americans to successful landings in Omaha and Utah Beach. Bradley then commanded the Americans to capture the Port of Cherbourg and the Cottantan Peninsula, and destroyed the German line at Afranche, successfully capturing 20,000 German troops.
In August of the same year, Boudre served as commander-in-chief of the 12th Army Group. The army under his command amounted to 400,000 people. Bradley commanded the army to organize the Siege of Falaise, eliminating 10,000 German troops and taking 50,000 prisoners. After this battle, the German defense line along the Seine was destroyed. Subsequently, Bradley commanded the Allies to forcibly cross the Seine River and successfully liberated the French capital, Paris.
After the end of World War II, Bradley held many important positions in the U.S. military. In recognition of His great contributions during World War II, in September 1950, Bradley was awarded the rank of Five-Star General of the United States.
From an obscure small-town youth to a well-known five-star general in the US army, Bradley has experienced too much along the way, and fortunately, he has received his glory. The general, who made great achievements for the United States during World War II, has been dead for many years, but his legendary experience still flows in the hearts of the people.
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