Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

George Catlett Marshal Biography and Timeline

Follow George Catlett Marshal through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

George Catlett Marshal, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1939–1943Years on this page

1939

Chief of Staff

Warfare / Military

Appointed Chief of Staff

1943

Operation Rankin

Warfare / World War, 2nd

Operation Rankin could win the war ahead of Operation Overlord

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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