Who served the longest military record in US history? Who fought in Africa and Europe? Who basically conquered Europe with just the US Army? General Omar Bradley was well known for these accomplishments and his greatness in the military. And there's only one way it got there. He was born in the right year, chose the right career path, and was exceptional in his discipline and patience. Omar Bradley's life and background were the same as any typical boy "born in 1893. He was born in February 12. Growing up in Clark Missouri 'as the son of John Smith Bradley and Sarah Elizabeth Bradley'" (Sullivan, Gordon ). it was boring for a boy, consisting mostly of school and yard sports. Growing up, he became an athlete who played baseball and football, and became a marksman with rifles and pistols. After high school he worked for the Wabash Railroad, doing all sorts of jobs” (Omar Nelson Bradley Army General). “After working for Wabash he wrote for acceptance to West Point, and was accepted in the fall of 1911. While attending school at West Point he learned to appreciate military life and its style. He attended college and graduated June 12, 1915 (Omar Nelson Bradley, Army General). “Bradley graduated 44th in his class as a 2nd Lieutenant of the Infantry and was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia for” (Omar Nelson Bradley General of the Army). Omar Bradley had to struggle before becoming General, and had to go through all the ranks. “The first rank Bradley started with was 2nd Lieutenant, after graduating from West Point he was automatically promoted. His next rank was 1st Lieutenant, which he earned 17 months after his graduation from West Point. Then came the First World War and he was promoted to Captain. Due to the shortage of officers... mid-paper... he was later appointed gen. 5 stars. Bradley has the longest military record in United States history and died on April 8, 1981” (Omar Nelson Bradley General of the Army). The US Army had many great officers during World War II and one of the best was General Omar Bradley. Omar became the soldier he was through hard work, discipline and patience. If it were not for the characteristics he possessed he would never have reached the rank of Captain. Works Cited D'este, Carlo. “Omar N. Bradley.” History. 1996. Network. May 6, 2014 “Omar Nelson Bradley: Army General.” Arlington National Cemetery website. March 26, 2006. Web. May 5, 2014Sullivan, Gordan. "Omar Nelson Bradley: The Centennial." CMH online. December 1, 2006. Web. May 5, 2014 Whitman, Alden. “Gen. Omar N. Bradley dead at 88: last of Army's five-star generals. The New York Times. April 9, 1981. Web. May 6 2014