I was asked to review this book by NetGalley which I was interested to read as it is essentially historical fiction

This has given me a new perspective on victory in Europe on decisions, victory itself, how the soldiers felt, the leaders at the time and just how they navigated this part in the war. Eisenhower - this delves a little into the "relationship" with his driver Kay Summersby (we will never know the real relationship- if there was anything intimate) which is interesting after reading Ike and Kay by James Mcmanus (fiction).

Altogether an interesting read

I have been reading about World War Two for more years than I will admit. I have talked to relatives that experienced it first hand. I have taken numerous history classes. Nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, has transported me back in time like Victory in Europe.

A few chapters in a textbook do not do Operation Overlord and V-E day justice. I never thought about what really happened. I never thought about the struggles experienced by those in charge. I never stopped to think about logistics. Now I can't stop thinking about it.

How did Eisenhower succeed with so many prima donnas? Everyone thought their way was correct. Everyone wanted to be in charge. Everyone wanted to take credit. Although this story is historical fiction, it paints a very realist picture of what it was like.

Battles are detailed. Bad decisions are not hidden. Supply problems existed, but I never thought about how soldiers received what they needed, be it bullets or spam. I never thought about what it was like to be surrounded, with no hope. I never thought about what victory would feel like.

That is until now. Victory in Europe has given me a new perspective. Victory in Europe has given me a new respect for those that sacrificed their lives in order to crush the Huns. Victory in Europe has further reminded me that we can never such atrocities happen again.

Read Victory in Europe and be inspired to learn more. Read Victory in Europe and remember.