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Crusade in Europe Paperback – June 6, 1997

by Dwight David Eisenhower (Author)

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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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This audio version of Eisenhower's World War II experiences is a long but exciting and intriguing memoir. Reader Michael Prichard's pleasant voice adds to the experience of learning about the war from the perspective of one of its chief participants - the Supreme Allied Commander. As commander of the European Theater of Operations, Eisenhower knew firsthand what he was up against, and he shares his feelings here. His personal accounts of military tactics; his reaction to victory and defeat on the battlefield; his political dealings with other allied commanders and politicos; and his relationship with his own staff - including the colorful and controversial George S. Patton - are just some of the areas the listener is exposed to in this comprehensive work. There is also D-Day, the African campaign, the invasion of Italy, and the brutal battles in the Ardennes. Libraries with large audio collections serving history and World War II buffs may want to consider this expensive but quality audiobook. - Steven J. Mayover, formerly with Free Lib. of Philadelphia
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"Lifting examples or trying to quote from this brilliant account is almost like tearing threads from the Bayeaux tapestry in order to analzyze its beauty... Rich in lessons and satisfaction for soldiers, statesman, and plain citizens of every country."

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"This non-ghost-written book is as simple and as forthright as the innumerable admirers of its author have every right to expect it would be."

(New York Herald Tribune Weekly Book Review)

"Eisenhower gives the reader true insight into the most difficult part of a commander's life."

(New York Times)

"[A]n orderly, objective, well-documented account of the war in Western Europe."

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Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press; Reprint edition (June 6, 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 080185668X
ISBN-13: 978-0801856686
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.4 x 8.5 inches
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Average Customer Review: 140 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #909 in Books > History > Military > World War II
- #3936 in Books > History > Americas > United States
- #11030 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs

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An Eagle Eye View of WWII in Europe

ByM. MacGowanon September 10, 2015

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I have been studying WWII for many years. However, FINALLY picking this book up and reading it has led me to tell others that I really wish I would have read it a long time ago. This is a very fascinating, sweeping view of the war in Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Fortress Europe. Gen. Eisenhower provides many great insights and details that only the Supreme Allied Commander could reveal. His relationships with other leaders, American and otherwise, gives much evidence to how difficult it was to hold the whole thing together with so many personalities and egos involved. The detailed strategy and tactics were most enjoyable to read for someone like myself who likes such detail. it might prove a bit much though for somebody who may just be interested in a more general telling of the war in Europe. Plentiful maps and detailed analysis abound in this book. Ultimately, one definitely comes away from it with a better appreciation and understanding of what a great general, strategist, tactician, American, and human being Dwight D. Eisenhower was. George C. Marshall knew what he was doing when he put him in charge.

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Crusade in Europe

ByJohn Blantonon December 6, 2014

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I purchased this book with the purpose of writing a review on the 70th anniversary of the European campaign. My review begins as follows:

I was born before Eisenhower got the nod to become supreme commander of Allied forces in Europe, and in my early years I was a fan of his when he made his bid for the presidency. You could get, for free I’m sure, campaign buttons that said “I Like Ike,” and I had one of those and wore it to school. There was considerable push back from my classmates, because Texas was strongly Democratic at the time.

Anyhow, I was in grade school when Eisenhower became president, and when he left office I was serving aboard an aircraft carrier in the Navy. A lot changed in the country during that time, and Eisenhower’s presentation and his mannerisms had become a familiar part of the American fabric. Reading the book brings a lot of that back. What is most noticeable is that he wrote just like he talked. In contrast to Eisenhower’s reserved tone, Winston Churchill’s delivery in The Second World War is almost shrill. This book would put you to sleep if the subject matter were not so intense.

Up front I’m going to give the plot away. We won. At the time George C. Marshall was Army Chief of Staff, and Churchill, though he admired Eisenhower as a commander, was sure that Marshall would get the job of commanding Allied forces in the invasion of France. It was Franklin Roosevelt’s choice, and it turned out to be the right one.

The complete review can be found here:

http://skeptic78240.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/crusade-in-europe/

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After all these years, I finally read Ike's view of the war.

ByJames Palmeron June 4, 2017

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I've read a ton of WWII history, and particularly enjoyed Rick Atkinson's "Liberation Trilogy" of three books "An Army at Dawn," "The Day of Battle," and "The Guns at Last Light," which provided much more detailed analysis. If that's what you are looking for, then Ike's book isn't for you.

But, I did enjoy reading Ike's book at long last, recognizing that it was one of the earliest descriptions of the war in Europe, and his problems and solutions in waging it. I do think he went a bit light on the causes of the huge loss of American lives at Omaha Beach, Monty's shortcomings in his "Market Garden" campaign, and the way the Battle of the Bulge was allowed to happen (Ike does have one sentence about that, which places the blame on himself). Still, this was good insight from his point of view.

Having read so many other books (including Atkinson's ones above) which portrayed British Field Marshall Montgomery as a general pain who was always carping and criticizing, grasping for overall command, and clearly making Ike's job harder, I admired Ike's restraint in hardly mentioning any of that, and not making more than a passing issue of Monty's sometimes over-caution, and other failures. In fact he was generous with his credit to Monty in several cases. I thought it was a pretty darned good book from a man who was not a professional writer, and had many other issues on his mind after the war.

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This work offers a glimpse into the mind of the greatest hero of the 20th century

Byckeithon April 20, 2016

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A well written discussion of the qualities needed by commanders, politicians, and foot solders for the prosecution of a major war. This work offers a glimpse into the mind of the greatest hero of the 20th century. Ike was the CEO of the allied war effort, and this book offers a look at the requirements for a supreme commander of an allied force, his staff, the commanders, and the solders he served. It is neither a mere description of military strategy and who moved by the left flank, etc, nor a campaign book. It is a forthright and humble discussion of the allied crusade in Europe against the axis powers. The scope of Ike's understanding of politics, military strategy, personnel, team building, management, public relations, and the fundamentals of liberty, and the need to serve them, even while waging the greatest war in history, is awe inspiring. God put the right man in the right place at a critical moment in history. I regret I did not read this book sooner.

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like the Battle of the Bulge

ByPatrickon March 29, 2016

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This is an interesting book, especially if one has read other books on Eisenhower and the War. It provides a completely different perspective from the other books. It may be helpful to read the other books first to provide the background for when Eisenhower glosses over or does not talk about a topic, such as his mistress during the War. It provide clarity on the thinking of the war, like the Battle of the Bulge. From the soldiers point of view, the "break out" was terrifying, but from Supreme Command it was anticipated and blocked. Very good book.

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Informative and precise war history

ByKindle Customeron August 12, 2017

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Very well written, informative book about WW2 and Eisenhower's role in it. Eisenhower's skillful, precise prose reveals his careful mind and his exemplary leadership talents, and why he was chosen, over so many others, to lead the Allied war effort in Europe. Excellent reading and a very interesting history of the military and political issues that decided the war.

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Well written by one of America's greatest leaders. This book is so insightful how the ...

Well written by one of America's greatest leaders. This book is so insightful how the Allies overcame unbelievable hardships to build an incredible fighting force to defeat the...Read more

Published 4 days ago by Debbie Rosenberger

Five Stars

Reading the book is like being in the room when important key decisions were made.

Published 22 days ago by ron

From the pen of Ike.

Comprehensive history of WWII written by one of the true leaders of of the free world.

Published 26 days ago by William Brian

This is such a GREAT book! Gen

This is such a GREAT book! Gen. Eisenhower tell his account os the war in a very captivating style. A must read!!

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Excellent resource for WWII study

Excellent resource for WWII study. I greatly enjoyed reading the book. I read some of the mild criticism in a few reviews. The criticisms are well taken.Read more

Published 1 month ago by Kenneth M. Krieger

An essential primer on WWII and democracy

Crusade In Europe is a timeless masterpiece detailing the planning and calculus of an iconic figure in American history at an epic moment in time.

Published 2 months ago by GR

The real story

I gave this to a grandson for his birthday because of his interest in WW2 and real reports.

Published 3 months ago by Leonora Pruner

Five Stars

No one else better to tell about the triumph of Americans in Europe than the man who led them!

Published 3 months ago by Richard Gabler

Outstanding Autobiography

An outstanding autobiography/memoirs of General Eisenhower's WWII experiences. Published in 1948 this work is still important today.Read more

Published 4 months ago by Alan Bradley

Must read for WW II buffs

Obviously this book has great insights but it also tells you of the options Ike had and the difficulties he encountered.Read more

Published 4 months ago by Richard J. Strotman

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