Battlefield Chaplains: Catholic Priests in World War II

Modern War Studies

by Donald F. Crosby, S.J. Crosby, Donald F.

Crosby, a priest at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in San Francisco, He describes the daily life of chaplains, priests, ministers, and rabbis at locations such as the Battle of the Bulge, Normandy, Italy, and Iwo Jima. Include b&w photos. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

300 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1994

Reviews

[Luke Newcomb]

The author's annoying Jesuit sensibilities very rarely make an appearance (with only a few groveling apologies for "racism" and "dogmatism" sprinkled here and there), with the book being almost completely a heartfelt, professionally written account of the heroic Catholic chaplains of World War II. The stories range from funny to heart-rending, and the book never talks down to its readers. Overall a very well-written, enjoyable read.

[Julie Barnard]

Good book - interesting

[Michael]

I learned of the heroism of the American Catholic Chaplains during World War II. This book gave me a real appreciation of just how much of a Mother the Church is to Her children by following them to the very heart of danger to care for their souls. Not only did the chaplains bring the Sacraments of the Church to the front lines (even jumping as paratroopers!), but also many of them actively exposed themselves to grave danger in order to help wounded soldiers.

[Jason Townsend]

Truly one of the best WW2 books I've read in quite some time. The author took great pains to research and present truly uplifting, and truly gut - wrenching stories of military chaplains (mainly catholic) that are largely forgotten today.

May the Lord bless and keep all those who perished in his service in the second world war.