General tommy franks autobiography books
In this riveting memoir, General Franks retraces his journey from a small-town boyhood in Oklahoma and Midland, Texas, through a lifetime of military service..
A military leader who defines the nation's proudest traditions―of leadership and honor, of vision and commitment and courage in the face of any challenge.Tommy Franks
American general (born 1945)
Tommy Ray Franks (born 17 June 1945) is a retired United States Armygeneral. His last army post was as the Commander of the United States Central Command, overseeing United States military operations in a 25-country region, including the Middle East.
Franks succeeded General Anthony Zinni to this position on 6 July 2000 and served until his retirement on 7 July 2003. Franks was the United States general leading the attack on the Taliban in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and The Pentagon in 2001.
He also oversaw the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
In American Soldier, General Franks retraces his journey from a small-town boyhood through a lifetime of heroic military service, and offers the first true.
Early life and education
Franks was born Tommy Ray Bentley in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, and was adopted by Ray and Lorene "Pete" Parker Franks. Franks attended Midland High School and graduated from Robert E.
Lee High School in Midland, Texas one year ahead of First LadyLaura Bush. He attended the University of Texas a
