v. 1. "The soldierly spirit," December 1880-June 1939 -- v. 2. "We cannot delay," July 1, 1939-December 6, 1941 -- v. 3. "The right man for the job," December 7, 1941-May 31, 1943 -- v. 4. "Aggressive and determined leadership," June 1, 1943-December 31, 1944 -- v. 5. "The finest soldier," January 1, 1945-January 7, 1947 -- v. 6. "The whole world hangs in the balance," January 8, 1947-September 30, 1949 -- v. 7. "The man of the age," October 1, 1949-October 16, 1959