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Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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1893—1981, U.S. general, b. Clark, Mo. A graduate of West Point, he served in World War I and filled various army administrative and academic posts before assuming (1943) command of the 2d Corps in World War II. Bradley was active (1943) in the N African and Sicilian campaigns and led (1944) the U.S. 1st Army in the invasion of Normandy. Later he commanded the U.S. 12th Army Group in the battle for Germany. Bradley acted (1945—47) as administrator of veterans' affairs, was appointed (1948) chief of staff of the U.S. army, and served (1949—53) as first permanent chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. Promoted to general of the army in 1950, he retired in 1953 to become a business executive.See his Soldier's Story (1951) and Collected Writings (4 vol., 1967).
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