Pipe Clay and Drill: John J. Pershing, the Classic American Soldier

I bought the book used. It's an excellent book, but ... the book is about a lot more than just Pershing. Still, it's a good place to begin as the author weaves Pershing's life into the tapestry of the times he lived in. It's interesting and well-written. I would have awarded 5 stars but for the PC opinions of the author that are sprinkled throughout the text.

Pipe Clay and Drill: John J. Pershing, the Classic American Soldier by Richard Goldhurst is an interesting and informative biography of John J. Pershing. In general this text provides and accurate and objective account on Pershing's life and the changing world around him but in some areas I was disappointed. To say that this book is purely a biography would be misleading. I was hoping to read a book that would focus on Pershing as a person but this book was more about the political situations and wars that Pershing had taken part in. My disappointment does not reflect poorly on the author but it should be stated that this account is less about Pershing's humanity than I had hoped. Still a very good and informative read.