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Five-star General Dwight D. Eisenhower was arguably the single most important military figure of World War II. For many historians, his memoirs of this eventful period of U.S. history have become the single most important record of the war. Crusade in Europe tells the complete story of the war as Eisenhower planned and lived it. Through his eyes, the enormous scope and drama of the war―strategy, battles, moments of fateful decision―become fully illuminated in all their fateful glory.

Yet this is also a warm and richly human account. Ike recalls the long months of waiting, planning, and working toward victory in Europe. His personal record of the tense first hours after he had issued the order to attack―and there was no turning back―leaves no doubt of Eisenhower's travail and reveals this great man in ways that no biographer has ever surpassed.

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    English
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    Johns Hopkins University Press
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    July 2, 1997
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    5.5 x 1.41 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    080185668X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0801856686
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Customers find the book has great insights that give them a more complete understanding of the war in Europe. They describe it as well worth reading, interesting, and well-written. Readers appreciate the historical accuracy and intelligence. For example, they say it's a good concise historical document and they admire Eisenhower's life and accomplishments.

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55 customers mention "Insight"52 positive3 negative

Customers find the book has great insights and gives them a more complete understanding of the war in Europe. They say it provides an outstanding glimpse into the mind of the man who led the most powerful military force ever. Readers also describe the book as educational, clear, and methodical.

"...The brilliance, leadership, clear thinking, and core decency of Eisenhower makes for a unique and great read...." Read more

"...Eisenhower is humble and holier than thou but also extremely persuasive and intelligent. I can't imagine a better man to have led the Allies...." Read more

"...+ Ike's insight is enduring, such as when he writes: "The democracies must learn that the world is now too small for the rigid concepts of national..." Read more

"...of mistakes made and lessons learned makes this as valuable a lesson on leadership, organization, and politics as it is on historical events." Read more

51 customers mention "Readability"51 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth reading, interesting, and wonderful for veterans and non-veterans alike. They also mention it's a comprehensive account of the Allies' effort to free the Jews.

"...clear thinking, and core decency of Eisenhower makes for a unique and great read.The West was very lucky to have such leadership." Read more

"...It's worth it. Bravo, Ike. You were not perfect, but you were a great one. Also, his prescription for Democracy's future is still applicable today...." Read more

"...An interesting read and instructional on the proper use of political and military power...." Read more

"...+ It was interesting to read about Ike's interactions with historical figures such as Churchill, FDR and General Zhukov - probably the greatest..." Read more

29 customers mention "Writing quality"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book to be well-written, precise, and revealing. They say it's an easy read with clear and concise explanations. Readers also mention that the style and objective analysis are similar to U.S. Grant's memoirs.

"...It's narrative arc is remarkable, and extraordinary anecdotes are sprinkled throughout...." Read more

"Similar in style and objective analysis to the memoirs of U.S. Grant, which Ike intentionally modeled his own history after...." Read more

"A well written discussion of the qualities needed by commanders, politicians, and foot solders for the prosecution of a major war...." Read more

"Leadership and decision making during WW2 was nicely recorded in this book...." Read more

27 customers mention "Historical accuracy"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very interesting, informative, and precise. They say it's a good concise historical document and perfect for WWII historians. Readers also mention the book is an excellent overview of the victory in the European theater.

"...This is a very fascinating, sweeping view of the war in Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Fortress Europe...." Read more

"...This is most enlightening and helpful in putting the pieces of the WWII jigsaw puzzle in context and explaining the apparently perplexing...." Read more

"...Not only is this a great fresh look at WWII military history, but it is also a great book about leadership that anyone could benefit from." Read more

"...better general and leader than he was a writer but it is an important book historically and any one interested in WWII in Europe must read it. . ...." Read more

13 customers mention "Intelligence"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's intelligence great. They say it's interesting to hear Eisenhower's mindset and thinking as they approach each phase of the war. Readers also appreciate his wit and wisdom. They admire the life and accomplishments of this great American.

"...This is not propaganda. It's an extremely charming and sympathetic account of all the myriad organizational demands of running a full scale war...." Read more

"...What I learned about Eisenhower is that the man was an astute judge of others' character...." Read more

"...It is a forthright and humble discussion of the allied crusade in Europe against the axis powers...." Read more

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Levin
5.0 out of 5 stars The big picture of the European theater in WWII
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
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I don't know about you, but I don't typically hang out with great Army generals who oversaw the conquest of the Nazis and freed Western Europe. So the details of the book was a fascinating eye-opener to me.

This is not the stuff of Hollywood or personal dramas of individuals caught up in the mayhem of war. It's a story of how Ike, picked by George Marshall, became the Supreme commander to unify allies under a single command. to free Europe from Hitler.

It involved directing Monty, Patton, and so many others, organized across nations and various sectors of the armed forces, to coordinate strategy, tactics, and logistics to launch project Torch (the war in North Africa against Rommel) and project Overlord (D-Day and the conquering of Germany).

The scope and complexity of the operations is very clearly spelled out. The brilliance, leadership, clear thinking, and core decency of Eisenhower makes for a unique and great read.

The West was very lucky to have such leadership.
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Robert Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Loaded with facts but narratively smooth
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
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This guy could write! Wow! How much better educated was the average man back then, I wonder. I couldn't stop highlighting and taking notes. This is as close to doing your own archival research of the War as you can get. Of course, without all the trouble. This first hand account is at its worst overly pious and self-congratulatory, although backed up with receipts. Eisenhower is humble and holier than thou but also extremely persuasive and intelligent. I can't imagine a better man to have led the Allies. It's unfortunate with the perspective of history, all of the principles espoused in this tome that he'd abandon later as president, but it reminds one that the president does not have the same authority as the Supreme Allied Commander. In that role, he praises Democracy and cooperation to no end, yet, it was his complete control, albeit with certain politically astute concessions, that led to our great victory. It's all a perfect field of view from which to assess the last chapter on Russia, our different systems, and the future of Democracy. Ike is transparent. This is not propaganda. It's an extremely charming and sympathetic account of all the myriad organizational demands of running a full scale war. It's narrative arc is remarkable, and extraordinary anecdotes are sprinkled throughout. (The King of England had to step in to stop Churchill from attending the storming of the beaches at Normandy — by threatening to join him!) That and much more. It's a loong read, but impossible to put down. Even if you think one portion of the war will be less interesting than the others, I implore you to read the whole thing to guarantee full context. It's worth it. Bravo, Ike. You were not perfect, but you were a great one. Also, his prescription for Democracy's future is still applicable today. Shows how far we've fallen, unfortunately.
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Rene C. Borbon
4.0 out of 5 stars A Logical Account of the Allied Effort in World War 2 Africa and Europe
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2011
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I bought this book to learn about Dwight D. Eisenhower the man, his character, and leadership style. I wanted to understand how a 5 Star General and President rose to success. In this case, the book delivered quite well. The majority of the book is basically a sequenced, somewhat mechanical account of how the Allies rolled back the German forces in Northern Africa, and later, Europe.

What I learned about Eisenhower is that the man was an astute judge of others' character. Eisenhower described in his book his dealings with officers and heads of state of various Allied nations and demonstrated, in his insights, how to appropriately deal with controversies. For example, Eisenhower recounts how the British (including Churchill) and French officers (de Gaulle) asserted their national interests more than once, at various stages of the war, which were in conflict with the overall allied war efforts and strategies. Eisenhower demonstrated why he was chosen for Supreme Allied Commander for the war in Europe, by sticking to the overall plans for the war, regardless of other's national interests, but not in spite of them.

One of the insights I gained was why Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Allied Commander over General Patton. My impression of Eisenhower as choice for the head of SHAEF is that this decision was based upon his intellect, his sensivity to allied interests, his ability to select the right men for specific tasks, and his ability to focus on achieving a total victory over the German military. Simply put, Eisenhower thought before he spoke, and was more politically sensible than the hard-driving Patton.

Another impression I gained of Eisenhower is that the General was a man of strategy, unlike his chief opponent, Hitler, who wasted his resources and armies in a haphazard way.

The last couple of chapters of the book logically conclude with the General's account of how the Germans surrended and the war ended. Interesting are the General's accounts of dealings with the Russian Marshall Zhukov at Berlin and Generalissimo Stalin on a visit to the Soviet Union, after the war. Eisenhower describes the Russian suspicions of the West and its intentions. Eisenhower interestingly relates a two hour private debate with Marshall Zhukov over the merits of American values and communist values.

An interesting read and instructional on the proper use of political and military power. I recommend the book on the basis of understanding moral action and leadership in an environment of conflicting interests.
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Alexandre Bittencourt Ramos
5.0 out of 5 stars It is worth it!
Reviewed in Brazil on June 19, 2023
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Want to understand about the war, who fought in it?
Yeah, yeah, both military and President of the USA.
The author, is in favor of freedom of expression, the free press, even the "press consortium", and the freedom of man "both men and women".
He is staunchly anti-Communist.
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Paul Cornfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Ike was crucial to Allied success in WW II
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2021
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Excellent book!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mastery over his work
Reviewed in India on November 18, 2019
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This is from Dwight D Eisenhower himself-in simple prose and without any affectations.describes things in a 'matter of fact ' way .It is very endearing to those who want to know the truth and anyone with out bias towards German or Russian etc. wonderful historical text.
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robert
4.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied.
Reviewed in Canada on May 30, 2015
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Just as advertized. Delivery on time. Very satisfied.
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Philip Mayo
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent first hand account of an epic time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2013
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Published in 1948 this book is so close to the events in time, and also in the person of the actual author, that one could be forgiven for suspecting that perhaps the passage of time and the treatment of the subject by others further removed, might produce a better, or more accurate, history. Well, perhaps that is a fair observation, but I have read many books on WW2 and this one stands as my joint favourite, along with Churchill's magnificent "The Second World War", again a history bound to be somewhat slanted by the author's personal involvement with the momentous events described. The two books taken together very much show, in certain instances, how each man viewed the same events and decisions from quite different perspectives.

This book, "Crusade in Europe", deals almost exclusively with the European campaign and Eisenhower's own involvement in it. I found it to very lucidly present the progression of the war from the North African campaign (Operation Torch) through Sicily, Italy and finally the incredible undertaking of the Normandy landings (Overlord), through to Germany's unconditional surrender on 07/05/1945 - effective from midnight on the 8th. A myriad of background military and political facts are included along with ongoing observations and recollections of personalities involved and of how decisions regarding strategy and tactics were reached. It is undoubtedly an extraordinary achievement that such a virtually flawless level of cooperation and cohesion was arrived at between the British Empire and her US allies under the overall leadership in the European theatre of one man - Eisenhower. That this unity was achieved is clearly a reflection on his exceptional abilities to deal with a multitude of competing high-ego personalities in a way which allowed all involved to ultimately defer to his authority with respect and confidence. Success in building this relationship must also be credited to the political leaders involved, Churchill and Roosevelt, particularly Churchill who had to eat some pie (not too humbly!) on a number of occasions when his own strong feelings regarding strategy were overruled by the Commander in Chief. And Eisenhower had the ability to personally and solely take some decisions, in the face of opposing advice, in relation to mind numbingly frightening options, not the least of which was his final "go" for Overlord to begin. Had he been wrong the consequences would have been too horrific for most men to even contemplate. He was the right man for the time and his account is mandatory reading for all who are interested in the history of those extraordinary times.

Incidentally, I read the Kindle edition, which I found excellent, but I used Google maps in conjunction with it to keep track of where everything was happening. I feel sure I would do the same even with the print edition as a side by side map with the book really brings the entire story alive.
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