your right general 'telling', nothing more. ambrose was under strong suspicion of plagerism on several accts. we used his goofy book on the 15th AF bomber boyz for fuel starters in the woods last year. the man loved a good tale and then he could conform it to his own wishes. the man thought the Wehrmacht were idiots who could not attack or defend without someone of higher rank watching over them like in kindergarten.

trash that is a pretty kind word Colonel. suggest you two new boys patton/wilks check through some of the older postings on ambrose and you will certainly get an overall feeling of what forum members think of the man.........

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Rip it up !

Well, I only like his factual books, not his storys. I find wrong detles in many of his books. I guess i'll repent then. I don't like Ambrose any more!

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The objective of war is to not die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his! - General Patton
Older men declare war. It is the youth that must suffer. - General Patton

Reasonable point, Colonel - but others are right, we've discussed Ambrose in many other places. It's important, though - because Ambrose's brand of 'popular history' is very influential and taken as Gospel by those who don't have the time or inclination to explore further.

Have a look through this old thread - which includes *for's and against's* and by all means add to it if you'd like to ; -

http://www.ww2forums.com/ubb/ultimat...5;t=000301;p=1

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