Crusade in Europe"Eisenhower gives the reader true insight into the most difficult part of a commander's life." -- New York Times |
Contents
PRELUDE TO WAR | 1 |
GLOBAL WAR | 16 |
LIFE LINE TO AUSTRALIA | 20 |
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