![]() ![]() ![]() He and Eisenhower didn't get along at all, but Eisenhower recognized that Devers was second only to (him) in his ability to get along with the other allied armies. And yet he is a fantastically interesting! Quite an accomplished officer, a good commander. If you asked the average American who he was, you will typically get a blank stare. And the other was commanded by Jacob Devers. There were only three Army Groups in Western Europe for the Western Allies. Part of my task is also bringing back the dead, reviving characters who had slipped into oblivion.Ī: Jacob Devers. There are revelations about what happened, even at Normandy, as well-studied as that is. ![]() I can say with some confidence that there's quite a bit that's new in the book. No one has ever done more than scratch the surface of those records - including me - and I'm a real archive rat. Army in WWII, and they weigh 17,000 tons. Is it still an area that can surprise and yield discoveries for the historian?Ī: There is quite a lot of new information in (the book). Q: It seems like we know - or think we know - a lot about World War II. You can see a bit better through the hagiography. It allows an opportunity to make some real assessments and judgments about personalities and characters. Q: Did we need 60 or 70 years to get a fuller perspective on the war?Ī: The people who write official histories for the Army believe that a generation needs to pass before you can tackle the official history. ![]()
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