Newt talks with Michel Paradis about his new book,“The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower”.
Newt talks with Michel Paradis, author of “The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower” which explores General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s role in the D-Day invasion during World War II. Paradis highlights Eisenhower’s leadership, strategic decision-making, and the immense pressure he faced leading up to the invasion. He also discusses Eisenhower’s transition from a military leader to a political figure, becoming the President of the United States. Paradis emphasizes that Eisenhower’s success in leading the D-Day invasion was integral to America’s rise as a global superpower.
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