Praise for Landing on the Edge of Eternity : "Extraordinary and excruciating, Landing on the Edge of Eternity might be the hardcover version of Saving Private Ryan 's torturous opening minutes. Hard to put down. Should be required reading for every civilian official and military officer who has a voice in ordering soldiers to go fight." Washington Times "Kershaw gives a meticulously researched, gripping account of the Allies' near-defeat at Omaha Beach. Kershaw brings home the significance of the battle with suspense and uncertainty that has been glossed over in other recent accounts." Publishers Weekly (starred) "A thrilling narrative of the longest day's most trying hours. Kershaw switches deftly between command and unit level on both sides, with glimpses of the destruction wrought on French civilians. A visceral account of apparent defeat, ultimate victory and how the United States Army sustained more than 2,400 casualties on a single beach in one day.

" Shelf Awareness "A revisionist look that won't cheer America-firsters but that helps broaden our understanding of a crucial battle." Kirkus Reviews "Kershaw shares stories of humanity, resilience, and dark humor; of comradeship and a gritty patriotism holding beleaguered men together in an extremely hazardous military engagement. A dramatic historical ride through an amphibious landing that looked as though it might never succeed." Midwest Book Review.