Wedemeyer Reports

by Albert C. Wedemeyer

An Objective, Dispassionate Examination Of World War II, Postwar Policies, And Grand Strategy

Genres: History, Military History, Military Fiction

Hardcover

First published July 9, 2011

Reviews

[JW · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book has two segments: Wedemeyer’s work in planning the Army’s European operations, and then his experiences in China as both commander of American forces and as Chief of Staff to Chiang Kai Shek.
In the first part, Wedemeyer ably expresses his frustration in dealing with the British and in trying to counteract Churchill’s efforts to direct Allied efforts anywhere except a direct cross-Channel invasion.
In China, Wedemeyer was a firm supporter of the Nationalist government while being well aware of its deficiencies. In both Europe and Asia he was strongly suspicious of Soviet intentions.
The Kindle version is mostly typo free, but they’re more noticeable in the appendices.

[Alex H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was gifted onto me by my grandfather. It looked very long and intimidating but discussed one of my favourite (not in a good way) periods of history WW2. The book discusses Wedemeyers role in the asian theatre and touches on discussions of various pre VE Day fronts. It gave me a whole new perspective on contemporary China and so I would recommend to anyone interested in the matter.

[Frederick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far one of the best first-person accounts I've read of World War Two. The general definitely understood what was happening throughout the war and after. I've read fewer accounts so clear and so balanced. Definitely a must read for WW2 students.