Combat Commander: Autobiography of a Soldier

by E.N. Harmon

The author was commissioned in 1917 and assigned to Fort Ethan Allen. There he assumed command of Troop F, remaining with it through WW1. In WW2 he was commander of two famed armored divisions and played major role in the following Tunis, Bizerte, Cassino, Anzio, and the Battle of the Bulge.

Genres: Biography

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Rick Bogdan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible memoir of a US Army general whose bold and audacious actions spanned two world wars.

Clear, tight story telling providing great insight into the wealth of experiences gained from combat command from lieutenant on up.

A very insightful read.

[George S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astounding novel detailing this lesser known hero of World War II. Invaluable leadership and character lessons are ingrained in each chapter and page. Truly a must-read for aspiring military leaders, junior officers, and senior leaders alike.

[Leo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read on a lesser known hero of WWII and the most famous Norwich alum.