Robert C. Carroll Bücher

"Ike's "Go-To Guy" ... the life story of Paul T. Carroll, told in loving memory by his son, Bob Carroll. The text is brought to life by scores of family photographs, personal stories, letters, telegrams, newspaper and magazine articles, and historic papers and diaries dating from the early 1900s through the WWII era and beyond. Paul Carroll progressed from West Point to Army assignments across the United States, to Iceland, and through France. He fought in Patton's Third Army, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, and the Legion of Merit. He was truly an outstanding combat commander, highly respected by his commanders, fellow officers, and troops. Later in the Pentagon, Lieutenant Colonel Carroll worked for three successive Army Chiefs of Staff: Marshall, Eisenhower, and Bradley. It was while he was working for General of the Army Eisenhower for over two years that Paul developed a unique relationship of mutual respect and trust. This bond led Eisenhower, after he left the Pentagon, to call on Carroll for assistance. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, Carroll became Ike's "Go-to Guy" to put together the core team in Paris for NATO's military headquarters; to plan, organize, and run President-elect Eisenhower's trip to Korea; to organize the White House staff; and to serve as the first Secretary of the White House Staff"--Jacket flap

Ike’s “Go-To Guy” recounts the life of Paul T. Carroll, as remembered by his son, Bob. The narrative is enriched with family photographs, personal stories, letters, telegrams, and historic documents from the early 1900s through WWII and beyond. Paul Carroll's journey began at West Point and included Army assignments across the U.S., Iceland, and France. He served in Patton’s Third Army, earning the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, and the Legion of Merit, gaining respect as an outstanding combat commander. Later at the Pentagon, Lieutenant Colonel Carroll worked under Army Chiefs Marshall, Eisenhower, and Bradley. His two-year tenure with General Eisenhower fostered a relationship of mutual respect, leading to Carroll being called upon for various critical tasks after Eisenhower left the Pentagon. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, he became Eisenhower’s “Go-to Guy,” instrumental in establishing NATO’s military headquarters in Paris, planning Eisenhower’s trip to Korea, and organizing the White House staff. Tragically, Carroll died of a heart attack at 44, leaving behind his wife, Ruth, and three sons. This book captures both his significant contributions and the poignant story of his family.