ABSTRACT

Alberts, Robert C. “Profile of a Soldier: Matthew B. Ridgway.” American509. Heritage 27:2(1976): 4-7, 73-82.

Traces the military career of the U.S. General who was selected by President Truman to replace General MacArthur as U.N. Commander in Korea in April 1951. In 1952 he assumed command of NATO forces, and the following year became Army Chief of Staff. Includes information based on interviews.