Other views on Brad

Interviewers are generally far too polite to ask about other visions of Bradley, let alone to get into arguments.

But there's plenty of room for other views. If you want an excellent analysis of the relationship between Ike, Patton, and Bradley, pick Jonathan Jordan's Brothers, Rivals, Victors (on Amazon here). While we actually agree very much more than we disagree, I think Jonathan's book gives another perspective.

And if you want a completely different view of Bradley - almost 180 from mine - then you really have to read Carlo D'Este's biography of Patton, A Genius for War. (Trade paper at Amazon here.) Whatever he says about Bradley, his work is huge and his knowledge impressive.

Actually, agree or disagree, both of those books are really must-reads if you're interested in heroes and WW II - and they're just the start...