I am an amateur historian who teaches continuing ed classes through my local community college. When I have been preparing for classes on Eisenhower and D-Day I have relied heavily on Crusade In Europe and consider it to be an excelent memoir and a reliable resource. My Amazon.com review can be found at: http://www.amazon.com/Crusade-Europe-Dwight-David-Eisenhower/dp/080185668X/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1 Jim Gallen St. Louis, Missouri
---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Gregory B. Smith" <[email protected]> To: ChurchillChat <[email protected]> Subject: [ChurchillChat] Eisenhower's "Crusade in Europe" Date: Sat, 22 May 2010 11:14:08 -0700 <?xml:namespace prefix = o />For some unknown reason, I plucked Eisenhower’s “Crusade in Europe” from my library the other day – it was a first edition my father bought in 1948 while on vacation in 1948 in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />Durango, Colo. (I was 11) and which I inherited some 25 years ago. I read it in less than a week. I found it to be eminently readable and was intrigued by the insight it gave to decision making at the highest levels in WW II. Ever the gentleman, Ike was generous with his praise and miserly with his criticisms, especially with respect to Churchill. The book certainly gives no feel for the challenges facing the enlisted man as, for example, Martin Gilbert does in his WW II History. Although it is clear that Ike had the highest regard and concern for the lowest infantryman, the book is about Generals, Nations and major strategies. I am curious, however, about how this work is viewed by contemporary historians and would like to hear from any on the listserv (amateur or professional). Is it regarded as an important contribution to WW II history? Is it regarded as honest or self-serving? Have any critiques of it ever been published? Are his judgments on Churchill regarded as fair? -- Gregory B. Smith154 W. Spain St., Villa TSonoma, CA 95476707 974-9324Live dangerously, dread naught, all will be well. (W. S. Churchill) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/churchillchat?hl=en. ____________________________________________________________ Penny Stock Jumping 2000% Sign up to the #1 voted penny stock newsletter for free today! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4bf828a62c7536499adst05vuc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ChurchillChat" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/churchillchat?hl=en.
