Association of the U.S. Army
AUSA's Noon Report - William Nance, Author, Commanding Professionalism... - July 16, 2024
AUSA's Noon Report presents:
William Stuart Nance
Author of Commanding Professionalism: Simpson, Moore, and the Ninth US Army
Moderator
CW5 (Ret.) Phyllis J. Wilson
AUSA Senior Fellow
About the Book:
Commanding Professionalism: Simpson, Moore, and the Ninth US Army
When one thinks of influential World War II military figures, five-star generals such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley instantly come to mind. As important as these central figures were, that war produced equally effective lower-profile leaders whose influence had an undeniable impact. Among them are William Simpson, commander of the Ninth US Army, and James Moore, his chief of staff. Working in tandem, the pair helmed a unit that gained recognition as “uncommonly normal,” an affectionate designation driven by their steadfast professionalism in all endeavors. It was their unobtrusive leadership style that relegated these career military men to the footnotes of military history. Commanding Professionalism: Simpson, Moore, and the Ninth US Army corrects this historical oversight by examining the achievements of these overlooked heroes. Focusing on their careers from 1940 through the end of World War II, the author recounts their working relationship. Together, they successfully maneuvered through the squabbling of the American and British forces and developed an army admired for its consistency of conduct and military prowess, capable of resisting the complex external and political machinations of the times.
AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army.
