Gavin at War: The World War II Diary of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin by Lew

Description: Gavin at War by Lewis Sorley The previously unpublished wartime diary of Lieutenant General James Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The previously unpublished wartime diary of Lieutenant General James Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. "General Gavin was a very brave man who had great faith in his men. The battle or the weather never stopped him from going to check the troops. He would go in the rain or snow. If the battle was severe, he would crawl from foxhole to foxhole to talk to his men to let them know he was with them. Words cannot explain the love and pride I had for General Gavin." - Walter Woods, World War II aide to General Gavin Lieutenant General James Gavin, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division during WWII, is one of the best-known figures of the war. Beginning as the commander of the 505th Parachute Combat Team that spearheaded the American assault on Sicily in July 1943, Gavin advanced to division command and finally command of US forces in Berlin. Throughout this time he kept a wartime diary that starts in April 1943, as the unit was preparing to go to northern Africa, and continues through to his final entry on 1 September 1945 during the occupation of Berlin. During the war years, Gavin came into close contact with virtually all the leading airborne commanders and many others who would advance to the top levels of Army leadership. His diary includes observations on fellow military and political leaders, such as General Dwight Eisenhower and the British Field Marshal Montgomery, Army operations, and the generals personal life. Gavin was an officer who led by example: on four combat jumps - into Sicily, at Salerno, then Normandy and the Netherlands - he was the first man out the door. Two Distinguished Service Crosses, two Silver Stars, and the Purple Heart rewarded his service. For decades, Gavin kept the existence of the journal a secret; the generals family discovered it among his belongings after his death. Editor Lewis "Bob" Sorley has worked closely with the Gavin family and the Army Heritage Center to prepare the diary for publication. His edited and annotated version includes a prologue and epilogue to frame the entries within the wider scope of the generals life. AUTHOR: Lewis Sorley is a third-generation graduate of the United States Military Academy who also holds a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University. During two decades of military service he led tank and armored cavalry units in Germany, Vietnam, and the United States, held Pentagon staff assignments in the Offices of the Secretary of Defense and the Army Chief of Staff, and was on the faculties of West Point and the Army War College. Following service as a senior civilian official at CIA he became a leading historian of the Vietnam War. 30 photographs Author Biography Lewis Sorley is a third-generation graduate of the United States Military Academy who also holds a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University. During two decades of military service he led tank and armored cavalry units in Germany, Vietnam, and the United States, held Pentagon staff assignments in the Offices of the Secretary of Defense and the Army Chief of Staff, and was on the faculties of West Point and the Army War College.Following service as a senior civilian official at CIA he became a leading historian of the Vietnam War. His books include A Better War: The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of Americas Last Years in Vietnam and biographies of Generals Creighton Abrams, Harold K. Johnson, and William Westmoreland. Table of Contents Walter Woods LetterEditors Note on the TextEditors Prologue1 Going to War2 Sicily3 Africa4 Italy5 London6 Back to the 82nd7 Normandy and After8 Division Command and Nijmegen9 France and Belgium10 Germany11 BerlinEditors EpilogueAcknowledgmentsCitationsGlossarySelected BibliographyIndex Review Dr. Lewis S. Sorley, III, himself a West Point graduate, Vietnam War veteran, and acclaimed historian, has masterfully edited this unique look into the mind of one of Americas greatest combat commanders. * On Point: The Journal of Army History *All readers who are interested in World War II will find much to enjoy in this book, and it is highly recommended. * Journal of Americas Military Past *Gavins writing provides a primer on leadership and reminds us that it is a constant cycle of learning and improving, coupled with the moral obligation to make difficult personal choices. * ARMY Magazine 07/12/2022 *Gavin at War is a must have addition to the library of anyone interested in airborne operations, combat leadership, or the history of the Second World War. It is a rare opportunity to understand the experiences of a renowned combat leader in his own words. * ARGunners 02/12/2022 * Review Quote "Nothing can be more truthful and revealing than a diary, and Jim Gavins never disappoints. His entries form an exciting window through which we view, unvarnished, the great personalities and events that shaped the world. Essential reading." Feature These previously unpublished diaries were kept secret for decades by Gavin and only discovered after his death. Details ISBN1636240240 Short Title Gavin at War Language English ISBN-10 1636240240 ISBN-13 9781636240244 Format Hardcover Subtitle The World War II Diary of Lieutenant General James M. Gavin Pages 240 Publisher Casemate Publishers Series AUSA Imprint Casemate Publishers Country of Publication United States Illustrations 30 photographs Year 2022 AU Release Date 2022-09-15 NZ Release Date 2022-09-15 UK Release Date 2022-09-15 Author Lewis Sorley Edited by Lewis Sorley DEWEY 940.540092 Audience General Publication Date 2022-09-15 US Release Date 2022-09-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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