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I feel privledged to have heard the stories of those men. May the generations of world war 2 rest in peace. From all sides.

I was heavily impressed by Meade’s reaction to the many challenges he faced after being in command of the army for less than a week and this book does a great service to history by outlining just how monumental the task Meade faced was and the challenges many historians have taken for granted.

plot was hard to follow. too many characters which were hard to relate to.

well spoken, calm, truth. Bible deliverance in a balanced effective method , thank you, I feel at peace

The stories in this book are from first hand accounts of the Greatest Generation as they fought and died to free the World. It is a glimpse into one Soldier sharing his innermost experiences, thoughts and feelings to another Soldier. It is very rare indeed to have an opportunity to be part of this process…

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If you like reading science text books, then you have found your next read. Dull.

I love this series, it keeps me coming back for more. Fast story telling and story time progress is amazing considering the amount of detailed description

I enjoyed the concept, the story, the characters, and the narrator. I do recommend some attention to detail based upon some of us history nerds catching errors. The US M1917 rifle was chambered in.30-06, not the .303 (7.7mm) caliber of its predecessor, the Pattern 14, or the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield #3, MK IV. There were..

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An amazing feat of “sifting” to get to the essence of an historical event. Getting to the “real” events of 2 July 1863 at Gettysburg is a marvelous and incredible narrative of the battle and of the frailty of human memory. An incredible and ground breaking history by any measure. A “must” read for those..

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Story really moves along. one impossible situation after another. entertaining, not thought provoking. but is worthwhile.