Martin Blumenson Books

For the Allies, D day was only the beginning. Having succeeded in that epic venture, they faced the prospect of moving beyond the beaches of France.For the Germans who had failed to halt the Allies at the water's edge, the question was how to stop the enemy from further advance before it was too late.Martin Blumenson never forgets that the Allies' spectacular dash from their Normandy beachhead to the German border in the summer of 1944 was accomplished by men of flesh and blood—and led by officers with human doubts, limitations, and determination. He shows us how war is conducted, makes us share the pressures and responsibilities of the commanders, and unforgettably opens us to the hopes and fears of the men who constantly faced the imminence of death. Here are the familiar figures, but revealed in new perspective—Eisenhower, Montgomery, Bradley, Patton, Rommel. This is a masterly and dramatic military narrative in the great tradition—and a moving human record of a turning point in history.

Here is the definitive biography of America's most engaging, most controversial hero, General George S. Patton. Blumenson is also the author of The Patton Papers.

This text covers the desert battle at Kasserine Pass in February 1943, the first real confrontation between American and German troops and the one that pitted Eisenhower's and Patton's leadership against Rommel's.

Set in Anzio, a small town near Rome, the narrative explores the intense and brutal conflict between Allied forces and German troops during World War II. The story delves into the sacrifices and struggles faced by soldiers on both sides, highlighting the human cost of war in this pivotal battleground. Through vivid descriptions, it captures the chaos and heroism that defined the Anzio campaign, offering a poignant reflection on the impacts of warfare.

Set against the backdrop of January 1944 in southern Italy, the narrative delves into the failed American assault on the Rapido River, a pivotal moment in World War II. The book offers a thorough and unbiased analysis of this controversial military disaster, emphasizing the dynamics between key figures such as General Mark Clark and Major General Geoffrey Keyes. By exploring the circumstances and decisions that led to the attack's failure, it provides a fresh perspective on a significant yet often overlooked event in the war.

This book, first published in 1968, examines the disastrous defeat suffered by inexperienced American troops, newly landed in North Africa, at the hands of Rommel. The news of Kasserine shocked the United States militarily and politically, and led to swift changes in equipment and tactics.