Firsthand and personal account of the campaign to fefeat the Nazi army in France and Germany through the unique perspective of Col. Polk's letters to his wife.Serving as C.O. of the 3rd Cavalry Group which spearheaded George Patton's Army, Col. Polk's letters emcompass the Normandy Invasion, the dash across France, crossing the Moselle River into Germany, and final victory.
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History in the first person, up close and personal... -- Night Owl Reviews
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General James H. Polk graduated from West Point in 1933 and was commissioned in the US Cavalry. During WWII he commanded the Third Cavalry Group (Mecz.) under Gen. George Patton, and was decorated three times for valor in action. Gen.Polk served in the Cold War in Europe for fifteen years, ending his military career as Commander-in-Chief, US Army Europe and Central Army Group, NATO. He is buried with his devoted Army wife of 55 years, Josephine "Joey" Polk, at Arlington National Cemetery
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A BOOK OF ENDURING HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE,
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This review is from: World War II Letters and Notes of Colonel James H. Polk, 1944-1945 (Paperback)
This book collects the letters and notes of a man closely associated with General George Patton during the push across Europe. It is vibrantly written and will prove invaluable to those researching WWII. There is never a substitute for soldiers' letters when seeking to understand the reality of war.
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this is a love story,
By anonymous (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: World War II Letters and Notes of Colonel James H. Polk, 1944-1945 (Paperback)
This is a love story. With maps available, this would give a more meaningful account of Col.James Polk's sector of World War II. Any World War II buff would benefit from this book.
This book would also be particularly helpful, if I were an army bride, whose husband was overseas. These letters kept the home fire burning at a great distance.
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