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Americans at War
Ambrose's theme, the American way of war, is significant, for war indeed has delineated each era in America's turbulent history and has focused the nation's democratic perspective. Throughout, these essays encompass two large subjects. First, Ambrose is drawn to the experiences of those who have gone to war, both the leaders and the led. Second, he is intrigued by men who make big decisions -- or fail to make them. He concludes that generals alone don't win wars. Infantrymen, he believes, as well as the generals and the intelligence officers, were responsible for the Allied victory in World War II. And although the stalwart common soldier is credited with winning America's wars, Ambrose also gives fair and empathetic examination to soldiers who break under strain.
Book Details
- Publisher: Berkley Books
- Publish Date: Oct 1st, 1998
- Pages: 272
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.75in - 0.60lb
- EAN: 9780425165102
- Recommended age: 18-UP
- Categories: • Military - United States• Essays
About the Author
Stephen E. Ambrose is Director Emeritus of the Eisenhower Center, retired Boyd Professor of History at the University of New Orleans, and president of the National D-Day Museum. He is the author of over twenty books including the bestsellers Undaunted Courage, Citizen Soldiers, and D-Day, multiple biographies of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon, and his compilation of 1,400 oral histories from American veterans.
Praise for this book
"Fascinating...compelling."--The Indianapolis Star
"Ambrose has the great gift of making history come alive."--Anniston Star