Ken Hechler était un écrivain américain dont l'œuvre a exploré les réalités brutes de la guerre. En tant qu'historien de combat pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, il a été témoin de moments décisifs, notamment le débarquement en Normandie et la bataille de Remagen. Ses entretiens avec des soldats américains et allemands ont offert une perspective unique sur l'expérience humaine du conflit. Grâce à sa profonde compréhension et à son style d'écriture sans fard, Hechler a capturé les horreurs de la guerre tout en soulignant le courage et la résilience de ceux qui l'ont endurée.
Focusing on a pivotal moment in World War II, the narrative details the strategic triumph when American forces captured the Ludendorff Bridge on March 7, 1945. This daring mission, executed by a small team of infantrymen, engineers, and tank crews, not only marked a significant victory for the Allies but also played a crucial role in facilitating the invasion of Nazi Germany, ultimately saving thousands of American lives.
Presents the story of the day that Allied forces crossed over the Rhine River during the last days of World War II and of the men of the U.S. 9th Armored Division who captured it.
Available for the first time in paperback is the critically acclaimed Working with Truman, a warm and lighthearted memoir of what it was like to work behind the scenes in the White House during Truman's term as president. Focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of those who worked closely with Truman and on the Truman not seen by the public, Hechler provides insight into one of our greatest presidents.