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Praise for D Day Journal

An enthralling read, which illustrates Lt. Kennard’s qualities of character, perseverance, and genuine courage as a selfless US Army Ranger  who on D-Day charged off his landing craft onto Omaha Beach into the most violent, deadly and chaotic world anyone could imagine.

Chris P. Weggeman, Lt Gen, USAF

2018-12-12T22:05:45+00:00

Chris P. Weggeman, Lt Gen, USAF

An enthralling read, which illustrates Lt. Kennard’s qualities of character, perseverance, and genuine courage as a selfless US Army Ranger  who on D-Day charged off his landing craft onto Omaha Beach into the most violent, deadly and chaotic world anyone could imagine.
"Told in his own words through personal letters and contemporaneous journal entries, we get the candid views of a combat soldier...the fear and apprehensions, occasional humor, factual first­ person observations, and many important, still relevant, lessons from difficult times so long ago."

General Peter J. Schoomaker, USA Ret.
Chief of Staff, United States Army

2018-12-06T13:47:06+00:00

General Peter J. Schoomaker, USA Ret.
Chief of Staff, United States Army

"Told in his own words through personal letters and contemporaneous journal entries, we get the candid views of a combat soldier...the fear and apprehensions, occasional humor, factual first­ person observations, and many important, still relevant, lessons from difficult times so long ago."
"Just when readers think they have seen the last of authentic first-hand accounts about the D-Day assault on Omaha Beach, along comes another book based on previously unpublished letters written by a soldier who was there."

Thomas M. Hatfield, Ph.D.
Author of Rudder: From Leader to Legend, College Station, Texas A&M University 2011

 

 

2018-12-06T13:49:52+00:00

Thomas M. Hatfield, Ph.D.
Author of Rudder: From Leader to Legend, College Station, Texas A&M University 2011

 

 

"Just when readers think they have seen the last of authentic first-hand accounts about the D-Day assault on Omaha Beach, along comes another book based on previously unpublished letters written by a soldier who was there."
"D Day Journal is unique in that it relates one man's actual experiences in a fascinating journal which captures the terror and yet courage of soldiers who served in the famous 2nd Ranger Battalion from D-Day to the end of the war... it is a terrific book on one of the most critical moments in our Country's history."

C. Roland (Rollie) Stichweh, West Point graduate, 1965
twice named Most Valuable Player in the Army-Navy game; Decorated Combat Veteran

2018-12-06T13:52:48+00:00

C. Roland (Rollie) Stichweh, West Point graduate, 1965
twice named Most Valuable Player in the Army-Navy game; Decorated Combat Veteran

"D Day Journal is unique in that it relates one man's actual experiences in a fascinating journal which captures the terror and yet courage of soldiers who served in the famous 2nd Ranger Battalion from D-Day to the end of the war... it is a terrific book on one of the most critical moments in our Country's history."
A vivid first hand account by a valient young Ranger leader. A story of battle, hardship, valor and victory.

Col. Robert W. Black author of "The Battalion", "The Ranger Force" and "Rangers in World War II"

2018-12-11T15:11:10+00:00

Col. Robert W. Black author of "The Battalion", "The Ranger Force" and "Rangers in World War II"

A vivid first hand account by a valient young Ranger leader. A story of battle, hardship, valor and victory.