General Lucian K. Truscott

‘Quite a talent for fighting’

Professor Glyn Harper, QSM, PhD, MA (Hons), BA, Dip Tchng

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01 September 2025

Biography: historical, political & military; History; Second World War

Series: Great Combat Commanders

Discover the life and military career of Lucian Truscott, one of the greatest, yet least celebrated, US combat commanders of World War II.

Born in Texas to a drug-addicted father, Truscott would become one of the United States’ greatest ever combat generals. Expert in mechanised warfare and amphibious operations during World War II, he was a plain-speaking, determined fighter.

The book traces Truscott’s rise as a senior American commander in various theatres of war, including the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and southern France. It examines Truscott’s relationship with other senior American commanders such as George Patton (who once threatened to sack him), Mark Clark (who didn’t like him), Eisenhower and George Marshall.

Truscott made a significant contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, improving his command skills with each new experience. Being placed in command of the Anzio beachhead was his finest hour, where his vital contribution ultimately led to the capture of Rome.

Truscott garnered a unique record during World War II as the only American officer to command military formations from regiment up to a full army, with over 200,000 soldiers under his command. He also took part in five amphibious landings during the war, becoming the United States’ foremost expert in such operations.

General Lucian K. Truscott: ‘Quite a talent for fighting’ is for military enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge beyond the well-known names of World War II canon.

By: Professor Glyn Harper QSM PhD MA (Hons) BA Dip Tchng
Imprint: Exisle
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781923011014
ISBN 10: 1923011014
Series: Great Combat Commanders
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

A note on American, British and German units and formations of the Second World War Prologue: An unwanted command Chapter 1: Lucian Truscott’s preparation for war Chapter 2: Over there Chapter 3: Commanding the Dogface soldiers Chapter 4: Disaster at Anzio Chapter 5: Anzio command: Truscott’s finest hour Chapter 6: Fighting in France August to October 1944 Chapter 7: Back to Italy Chapter 8: After the war Chapter 9: Assessment

Glyn Harper QSM, is an experienced author. After a long military career, Glyn became Professor of War Studies at Massey University until his retirement in 2021. He is the award-winning author of more than twenty books for adults and thirteen books for children.