War Stories III: The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler

War Stories #3

by Oliver North, Joe Musser (Editor)

It was the Greatest Generation’s greatest when heroes at home and abroad, united in common purpose as soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines—under the leadership of generals like Patton, Eisenhower, Marshall, and Bradley—rescued Europe from the tyranny and genocide of Adolf Hitler.

In War Stories The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler , Marine combat veteran Lt. Col. Oliver North gives you a chance to revisit the front lines. Using dramatic first-person testimony, North

Featuring extended interviews with veterans that cover the war in Europe from beginning to end, War Stories The Heroes Who Defeated Hitler is a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the World War II generation—a remembrance of the bravery and honor of these heroes.

It belongs in the hands of every veteran, every student, and every American.

Genres: History, World War II, Biography, Military Fiction

342 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2005

Reviews

[Donald · Rating 4 out of 5]

An incredible look at the people, both at home and abroad, who served in World War II. The book is laid out nicely, taking us through each of the theaters, as well as stateside, of the war, telling the stories mostly through the "eyewitness" accounts. The accounts are amazing; the things they describe in normal, understated ways boggle the mind. The sacrifices they made are astounding and this book is inspirational.

[booklady]

Yesterday at work I met a three war vet: WWII, Korean and Vietnam War. He flew in all three conflicts and we had the most fascinating talk--or rather he talked and I listened! ;) In the course of our conversation, he recommended this series to me. I'm passing on the recommendation to all my fellow former military friends. These look incredible!

And "yes" this is the same Olie North of the Iran-Contra Affair from the Reagan era!

[inhonoredglory · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another personally life-changing book. This was the first book I read on World War II history, and its combination of large-scope summary and interspersed personal narration made for a perfect insight into the solemnity, terror, and inspiration of that time. The best history is told by those who lived in it, and this book further proves that point. It loosely follows the lives of a score of men, from their shipping out to the end of the war. It is a great book, and I highly recommend it.