The Mighty Endeavor
By Charles B. MacDonald
THE ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF US INVOLVEMENT IN WORLD WAR II.
Exploring the friction between American and European leaders, this riveting book also delves into the aerial war over Germany, the bombing of Dresden and the final surrender of the Nazis.
Charles B. MacDonald fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a captain at just twenty-one years of age, and gained the Purple Heart and Silver Star. His sources for The Mighty Endeavor include U.S. Army records, extensive original documents and interviews with non-commissioned officers, privates and other participants including General Eisenhower and General Bradley.
The result is a comprehensive, fascinating and thought-provoking book that is essential reading for anyone with an interest in modern and military history.
The Mighty Endeavor tells the gripping story of American participation in World War II, covering dramatic episodes such as the landing in North Africa, D-Day, the liberation of Paris and the Battle of the Bulge.
‘A highly readable look at the struggle to liberate Europe from Nazi oppression.’ Miami Examiner
‘Mr. MacDonald’s knowledge, perception, and insight, together, with his narrative power and grace, are impressive.’ Martin Blumenson, historian
‘No other military historian of World War II has Charles MacDonald’s insight . . . The Mighty Endeavor is an objective account, impeccably accurate, eminently fair and, just as important, always readable.’ John Toland, historian and author of The Rising Sun