Here Is Your War: Story of G. I. Joe FROM THE PUBLISHER
A wonderful and enduring tribute to American troops in the Second World War, Here Is Your War is Ernie Pyle's story of the soldiers' first campaign against the enemy in North Africa. With unequaled humanity and insight, Pyle tells how people from a cross-section of America -- ranches, inner cities, small mountain farms, and college towns -- learned to fight a war. The Allied campaign and ultimate victory in North Africa were built on blood, brave deeds, sacrifice and needless loss, exotic vistas, endurance, homesickness, and an unmistakable American sense of humor. It's all here -- the suspenseful landing at Oran; the risks taken daily by fighter and bomber pilots; grim, unrelenting combat in the desert and mountains of Tunisia; a ferocious tank battle that ended in defeat for the inexperienced Americans; and the final victory at Tunis. Pyle's keen observations relate the full story of ordinary G.I.s caught up in extraordinary times.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Syndicated columnist Pyle gave his readers a ringside view of the fighting between U.S. and German forces in North Africa during World War II. His writings, collected in this 1943 volume, reminded readers that these soldiers were not simply nameless G.I.'s but sons, brothers, husbands, and fathers. Pyle was a keen observer, and it's the small details about minor things that make his writing stand out. An essential piece of Americana for all collections. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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