Additional Reading:
Eisenhower: A Soldier’s Life by Carlo D’Este
“D’Este’s thorough research and careful analysis show us an Eisenhower feeling his way into command.” —Chicago Tribune
“A distinguished historian of World War II . . . … Read the article
WWII-era Okinawa Videos (Credit: PublicResource.org)
CALLIE OETTINGER was Command Posts’ first managing editor. Her interest in military history, policy and fiction took root when she was a kid, traveling and living the life … Read the article
On a hill just inland from the invasion beaches of Sicily, a soldier sits on a rock. His helmet is off; and the hot sunshine glints through his coppery hair. With the sleeve of his shirt … Read the article
“WHAT’S A GUY GOTTA DO TO DIE?”
Bastogne
December 19, 1944–January 3, 1945
In some ways, my war ended in Bastogne. In some ways it began there. The first day was surprisingly quiet. Eerily quiet, … Read the article
