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Summary: Memorable.
Review: The Victors is yet another great book by Ambrose. I had just finished reading the new WWII novel, The Triumph and the Glory, when I heard about this book and I bought a copy right away. I prefer fiction because of its range of potential to present ultimate truths, but Ambrose writes so well I can never pass up one of his fine books.
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Summary: Reminded me of the movie "Saving Private Ryan"
Review: This book is difficult to put down. You may find yourself up late at night reading, and late for work the next morning.Some of the book appears in "Saving Private Ryan." I was reading "The Victors" when my wife brought home the "Ryan" video, and watching the movie, I recognized many incidents from the book. For instance, Ambrose talks about the private whose three brothers were killed and whose mother received all three telegrams the same day. One reason I recommend the book is that it's important to remember the terrible sacrifices America's WWII soldiers made. They were kids sent into a desperate conflict they didn't start or want. They fought not as conquerors, but as crusaders. Today's kids, living during a time when heroes are ridiculed, should read "The Victors." We need heroes. "The Victors" will show today's kids that their own grandfathers are forgotten but honest-to-God heroes.
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Summary: Ambrose's books are hard to put down.
Review: Steven Ambrose has done more to tell us about the "average" men who fought and won WWII than any other modern author. Here, he interfaces the story of citizen soldiers with the man who had overall command of Allied forces in Europe. Even though this book draws heavily on his previous works on WWII (all of which I have read), it maintained my interest throughout. Great synthesis of his work, while adding a new dimension to it all. If you want to know more about the men who fought WWII, read this book.
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Summary: One of the best books about WWII I have ever read
Review: I enjoyed this book alot if you are a reader and you like to read about WWII, and you like Eisenhower this book is for you. It discusses about how Eisenhower led his boys to great victory.
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Summary: One of the best books about WWII I have ever read
Review: I enjoyed this book alot if you are a reader and you like to read about WWII and you like Eisenhower this book is for you.
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Summary: More from the "history" mill of S.A. Ambrose
Review: "The Victors is more of the same from Stephen Ambrose. Don't read this book if your looking for an impartial account of the last days of the WW2- its basic tenet is that our exceptional U.S.Army won the war because Americans were intrinsically better than soldiers of other nations and that our leaders-especially Eisenhower- were fair, almost godlike in their vision for the defeated Germany. p334- "...overall, it is simple fact to state that the American and British occupying armies, in comparison etc.etc. acted correctly and honorably...". The Soviets are given short shrift- as if they had no right to treat the Germans harshly- despite the FACTS of WW2, especially the war in the East. The British and especially the Americans never experienced anything near the German Occupation of the Soviet Union, yet this is never mentioned in The Victors. The book is a feel-good, anecdotal, and totally unbalanced account of the end of the European war. Stephen Ambrose is appropriating WW2 for himself and Eisenhower, never mind the facts.
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Summary: A digest of Ambrose's earlier books on WWII in Europe
Review: The Victors is a digest of Ambrose's earlier works on WWII in Europe and is not nearly as compresensive or as entertaining as the individual works. I had read the other books, so this was of less value to me. However, for someone unfamiliar with Ambrose and his approach to military history, emphasizing leadership, responsibility and the life of the individual soldier, it is a good read. Ambrose was selected by President Eisenhower to organize his papers, but this does not stop the author from offering criticism of the great soldier's failings when they are do. So too, he identifies shortcomings in other icons such as Omar Bradley.
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Summary: Very good book, well written
Review: Being an avid reader, everything that Mr. Ambrose puts out I read. This book does reflect other writings, but is still worth reading and provides much enjoyment.
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Summary: Good work! WWII through the eyes of the warriors..
Review: Enjoyed the book. Most films and many books ridicule those who are most responsible for the success of the great generals: the junior officer. JO's are the front-line supervisors of the war effort, most responsible for transmitting the orders and vision of the great leaders to the fighting men. It was good to read of hardship and heroism for the junior officers and the senior NCOs. These people are the backbone of any military unit. Ambrose does a fantastic job of weaving the stories and experiences of these men into a cohesive tale. Highly recommended for those who have a vague idea of the costs and sacrifice of war, but who would like to learn more. Hopefully, this --as well as Ambrose's other works-- will help those who have never served in the armed forces gain appreciation for America's veterans.
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Summary: A remarkable book!
Review: I read this book from cover to cover in record time. It brought back many memories from that time in history, some of which I would rather not remember. It should be required reading for students, politicians, and all those who blame the "older generation" for the problems of the world.
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