One early influential decision by Bradley was to recommend that Eisenhower take Major General Lloyd Frendendall out of command of II Corps due to their inadequate performance at Kasserine Pass. After conferring with Bradley, Eisenhower replaced Frendendall with George Patton and assigned Bradley to be the corps deputy commanding general. When Patton left in April of 1943 to continue with plans in Sicily, Bradley assumed command of the corps. While they had gained a renewed sense of confidence and discipline under Patton, it was Bradley’s job to improve the corps’ ability and skills to reach the levels of their British counterparts as well as the Axis enemy. In the final battles of the North African campaign during April and May of 1943, Bradley proved that he was successful in this goal; under his command, II Corps attacked toward the north and forced the surrender of over 40,000 German troops.
Next on the Allied forces’ agenda was to seize Sicily. Bradley’s corps, under Patton’s command, took the lead during the assault. After …show more content…
Leadership was extremely important to him. As he states in “On Leadership,” “While it takes a good staff officer to initiate an effective plan, it requires a leader to ensure that the plan is properly executed.”8 Bradley’s leadership style followed his reserved personality. He adopted a hands-off command style from George Marshall. Bradley would engage but not attract attention, and he did not allow his ego to get out of control. If he disagreed with someone, he did so discreetly. Also, Bradley experienced the war up close, spending time in the field without being ostentatious. However, although his leadership was conservative in that he allowed his subordinates to handle the broad missions; he personally oversaw the operations closely, altering details where he thought
Next on the Allied forces’ agenda was to seize Sicily. Bradley’s corps, under Patton’s command, took the lead during the assault. After …show more content…
Leadership was extremely important to him. As he states in “On Leadership,” “While it takes a good staff officer to initiate an effective plan, it requires a leader to ensure that the plan is properly executed.”8 Bradley’s leadership style followed his reserved personality. He adopted a hands-off command style from George Marshall. Bradley would engage but not attract attention, and he did not allow his ego to get out of control. If he disagreed with someone, he did so discreetly. Also, Bradley experienced the war up close, spending time in the field without being ostentatious. However, although his leadership was conservative in that he allowed his subordinates to handle the broad missions; he personally oversaw the operations closely, altering details where he thought