Ernie Pyle

El norteamericano Ernie Pyle fue el corresponsal de guerra más famoso de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Pyle, pese a actuar como simple testigo, acabaría convirtiéndose en un protagonista más de la contienda, al ser el encargado de transmitir al pueblo estadounidense las experiencias de sus compatriotas en los campos de batalla de Europa, Africa y el Pacifico. Sus articulos aparecian publicados en cuatrocientos diarios y en trescientos semanarios, disfrutando de un eco social extraordinario. Por su parte, los soldados lo consideraban como uno de los suyos. En este volumen, continuacion del dedicado a la campaña de Italia - publicado en esta misma editorial-, Pyle nos traslada a la Batalla de Normandia, relatando de un modo original y sorprendente la operacion de asalto a la fortaleza europea de Hitler, al tomar como referencia el dia a dia del soldado, contagiandonos sus miedos y sus muestras de valor, sus penalidades y alegrias. Desde los ingentes preparativos llevados a cabo en Inglaterra hasta la ansiada liberacion de Paris, pasando por la decisiva jornada del 6 de junio de 1944, la pluma magistral de Pyle nos muestra como vivieron los soldados norteamericanos aquella trascendental batalla en la que estuvo en juego el destino de Europa y del mundo.

El norteamericano Ernie Pyle fue el corresponsal de guerra más famoso de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Pyle supo transmitir como nadie el valor, el miedo, las penalidades y las alegrías del soldado. Aunque podia entrevistar a un general, Pyle siempre sintio una admiracion especial por los soldados de infanterialos tios sin los que no se pueden ganar las guerras-, quienes le consideraban como uno de los suyos. Sus articulos aparecian publicados en cuatrocientos diarios y en trescientos semanarios, disfrutando de un eco social extraordinario. Cuando en 1944 escribio desde Italia que los soldados de tierra merecian una retribucion mas digna, el Congreso se vio forzado a aumentarles la paga, en una decision que seria conocida como laLey Ernie Pyle. Ganador del Premio Pulitzer, la revista Time lo proclamo comoel corresponsal de guerra mas ampliamente leido de America. El presente volumen es una seleccion de articulos publicados por Pyle en 1943 y 1944, en los que narra de forma vivida y apasionante el dia a dia del soldado norteamericano en los campos de batalla europeos. Hay un segundo volumen en preparacion que vera la luz durante el primer semestre de 2010

Illustre reporter, Ernie Pyle devient correspondant militaire quand la Seconde Guerre mondiale éclate et part aux côtés de l’armée américaine (Compagnie du 18e Régiment d’infanterie). La suivant dans

The classic, human-scale account of the soldiers who fought in World War II, by Pulitzer Prize winner Ernie PyleAmericas most famous and most loved war correspondentfeaturing a new introduction by David Chrisinger, the author of the new Ernie Pyle biography, The Soldiers Truth A Penguin ClassicWhen America entered World War II, Ernie Pyle followed the soldiers into the trenches. Long before television and the internet beamed combat footage directly to us, his dispatches from the front lines augmented the coverage of the wars politics, strategies, and macro-level mobilizations to give the American public what he called his worms-eye view of the day-to-day life of the war. He captured, as John Steinbeck described it in Time magazine, the war of the homesick, weary, funny, violent, common men who wash their socks in their helmets, complain about the food . . . and bring themselves through as dirty a business as the world has ever seen and do it with humor and dignity and courageand that is Ernie Pyles war. A number-one bestseller upon its publication in 1944, Brave Men remains unmatched in its clarity, sympathy, and grit as a portrait of Americas boys who fought in Europe, and lives on as a testament to the enduring value of embedded journalism in reporting the truth.For more than seventy-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 2,000 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

In "Brave Men," Ernie Pyle crafts a poignant and unvarnished portrayal of American soldiers during World War II. Written in the first person, the narrative employs a blend of journalistic precision and lyrical prose, resonating with both emotional depth and stark realism. Pyles accounts from the front lines illuminate the experiences of ordinary men caught in extraordinary circumstances, revealing their vulnerabilities, camaraderie, and heroism amidst the chaos of war. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1940s, the book serves as both a historical document and a deeply human exploration of courage, loss, and sacrifice. Ernie Pyle, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, became renowned for his vivid reporting from the front during World War II. His deep empathy and commitment to showcasing the everyday lives of soldiers stemmed from his own experiences as a war correspondent. Having covered various theaters of war, Pyles encounters with these brave individuals inspired him to humanize the conflict, reflecting their struggles and triumphs in a manner that transcended mere battlefield accounts. "Brave Men" is highly recommended for readers seeking an authentic and heartfelt perspective on the realities of war. Pyles ability to capture the essence of the human spirit in dire times resonates powerfully, making this work a vital resource for anyone interested in military history, journalism, or the profound complexities of human nature.