Isaac D. White

General Isaac D. White
Portrait of Isaac D. White
Birth name	Isaac Davis White
Nickname(s)	"Mr. Armor"
Born	March 6, 1901
Died	June 11, 1990(1990-06-11) (aged 89)
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1923–1961
Rank	General
Commands held	2nd Armored Division U.S. Constabulary X Corps Fourth United States Army Eighth United States Army U.S. Army, Pacific
Battles/wars	World War II Korean War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Others
Other work	Military science author

Isaac Davis White (March 6, 1901 – June 11, 1990) commanded the U.S. Army, Pacific (USARPAC) from July 1957 to March 1961. He gained his commission into the Cavalry in 1923 and went on to serve in World War II and the Korean War. Because of his extensive experience in tank warfare, Armor magazine dubbed him "Mr. Armor" upon his retirement.

White graduated with a bachelor's degree from Norwich University in 1922. He subsequently earned a Master of Military Science from Norwich in 1951. In 1958 the University of Maryland, College Park awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor of Military Science. His military education included the National War College.

Most of White's career was spent as a troop commander. His major commands include Commanding General of the 2nd Armored Division in Europe, 1945, and Commanding General of the U.S. Constabulary for the European Command. In the latter stages of the Korean War, he served as Commanding General of X Corps, followed by Commanding General of the Fourth Army in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Prior to becoming Commanding General for the US Army, Pacific, White served as Commanding General for the Eighth Army in Korea.

Additional assignments for White include Commandant of the Cavalry School and Commandant for the Ground General School in Fort Riley, Kansas. He later served as Deputy Commanding General for the Seventh Army and Chief of Staff for First Army Headquarters, Governors Island, New York. He also served as Commandant for the Armored School. After retirement, White received recognition as a visionary, strategic military thinker with the publication of his book, Alternative to Armageddon—the Peace Potential of Lightning War. Published in 1970, he advocated a quick strike capability for US forces as an alternative to a nuclear exchange or a war of attrition, as the nation was experiencing in Vietnam at the time.