Brothers, Rivals, Victors

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“What Jordan gives us is the war as Eisenhower, Bradley, and Patton saw it…Anybody who believes that generals are just, rational men, imbued with a soldierly feeling of comradeship toward one another and an ingrained respect for their political superiors, will be shocked by this book.”

“This is one of the great stories of the American military…told here by Jonathan Jordan with insight and compassion, relish and vigor. I read it in two sittings.”

“The writing is vivid, the admiring portraits of these friends—and rivals—are carefully crafted, and Jordan has a fine eye for the telling detail. A fast-paced and thoroughly enjoyable read.”

“An intimate, well-researched, and gracefully written portrait of three important generals—Jordan succeeds in bringing Patton, Brad, and Ike to life once again. Brothers, Rivals, Victors is full of fresh insight and compelling drama. You will have trouble putting this book down.”

“The standard line among historians is that there’s nothing new to be said about World War II…Jonathan Jordan shows us just how wrong that is…Fastidiously researched and deftly written, Jordan’s work is compellingly authoritative and adds to our knowledge something that we have not had—a tale of the intertwined and sometimes discomforting relationships of three American heroes. There is no such thing as the last word on any part of our history, but Brothers, Rivals, Victors comes close.”

“Finally, a major work that examines and highlights the most important American military triumvirate of World War II…General readers will appreciate the fast pace and descriptive prose, while historians and specialists will be impressed by the depth and breadth of research. Jordan’s work will put the war into a new perspective for many readers…A must-read for anyone interested in World War II, or who wants to know something about how command decisions are actually made.”

“A fascinating triple biography. Jordan elegantly describes the ever-changing relationship between America’s three most important European ground commanders. His detailed account shows how the responsibilities, and politics, of high command can test even the best of friends.”

“Brothers, Rivals, Victors is a landmark publication in the history of the Second World War. Anchored by a breathtaking amount of new research, Jordan explains the strange alchemy that existed between Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley as they struggled to defeat Nazism. Jordan has written a real historical tour de force. Highly recommended!”

“Ably marshaling a considerable amount of research, Jordan fashions a truly compelling narrative of three outsized American military figures. A masterly, exciting study of character and tactics in World War II.”

“This is very much an emotional military history, compelling and easy to read, yet also well documented. Recommended to both specialists and general readers.”

“A well-researched, well-written book, so comprehensive that WWII collections large and small may consider it a useful addition.”

“Narrator William Hughes has a friendly, all-American kind of voice that perfectly suits his subject. With a balance of enthusiasm and measure, Hughes keeps the listener engaged. Despite the presence of strong personalities like the flamboyant Patton, Hughes is never overly dramatic in his reading. Instead, he consistently conveys the facts in a clear, steady tone. Both author and narrator are compelling and show genuine enthusiasm for this exciting period of America’s history.”

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