Ridgway's flawless commitment to his work continued after he retired from the military field. He was appointed Chief of Staff in 1955, the highest honor that could come to an army officer, and a post which Ridgway met with the same skill and intelligence that he brought to World War II and Korea. The general continued to play an important role in American government after he left office, arguing vehemently against our involvement in Vietnam and nuclear weapons development.
Ridgway tells the story of a hero who reshaped the American military and profoundly affected our century's history.
