Army in the European Theater of World War II.Ītkinson’s zest for research and his evident devotion to hard facts never obscures the grace of his writing. Now, with the publication of The Guns at Last Light, his sixth book and the final volume of his Liberation Trilogy, he has completed an epic 750,000-word narrative history of the U.S. Rick Atkinson was already a formidable journalist (three Pulitzer Prizes and a 25-year career at The Washington Post ), when he turned to military history, writing five acclaimed books on the subject. Video Seven: In the seventh, and final installment, Rick discusses Eisenhower’s strategy change in regards to taking Berlin and the “fiction” of the National Redoubt.Interview With Author-Historian Rick Atkinson Close Video Six: In the sixth installment, Rick discusses the Allies failure to fully secure Antwerp by securing the Scheldt River in a timely manner. Video Five: In the fifth installment, Rick discusses tensions that existed between Eisenhower and Montgomery. Eisenhower’s most controversial decisions. Video Four: In the fourth installment, Rick details the invasion of southern France and one of General Dwight D. Waters and his involvement in General George Patton’s ill-advised raid on Hammelburg prison camp. Video Three: In the third installment, Rick tells the story of John K.

Video Two: In the second installment of this “sneak peek” video series, Rick introduces us to a lesser-known member of the famous Roosevelt clan. Nick Mueller, President and CEO of The National WWII Museum, discuss The Guns at Last Light, the final book in the epic “Liberation Trilogy.” In the first installment of this “sneak peek” video series, Rick shares just a few of his discoveries regarding the Normandy invasion. Rick was interviewed on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss The Guns at Last Light. Rick was interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition to discuss The Guns at Last Light. Rick Atkinson Interviewed on NPR’s Morning Edition Rick discusses The Guns at Last Light with David Gregory on Meet the Press “Press Pass”. Rick Atkinson Interviewed on Meet the Press “Press Pass”

Rick was interviewed on Kansas Public Radio’s “Up to Date” to discuss The Guns at Last Light. Rick Atkinson Interviewed on NPR’s “Up to Date” Rick Atkinson to Write New Series on the American RevolutionĬlick Here to read the press release. You can watch clips from the interview Here and Here. Rick Atkinson on Understanding the ‘Morally Indefensible’ Actions of WWII. Rick Atkinson interviewed on PBS NewsHour Rick Atkinson discusses a Missouri family that lost 3 Sons in WWII. Rick Atkinson interviewed on WBUR’s Here & Now

Rick Atkinson and Chuck Todd join Mike Barnicle in Normandy to describe the D-Day landing on the 70th anniversary. News Rick Atkinson interviewed on Morning Joe

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