Review Essay |
Tubby: Raymond O. Barton and the United States Army, 1889–1963
Author: Stephen A. Bourque
Patton’s Tactician: The War Diary of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes
Editor: James W. Holsinger Jr.
| Reviewed by: Dr. John A. Bonin, distinguished fellow, US Army War College
©2026 John A. Bonin
Two revealing studies shed light on overlooked World War II commanders whose leadership shaped key moments from Normandy to the early Cold War. These dual studies uncover the complexities of senior Army leadership—showing how personal relationships, hard‑won experience, and strategic insight shaped victory in Europe.
Keywords: World War II, military leadership, European Theater, campaigns