The Myth of Ike and Kay Summersby Part IV – Conclusion
Author and historian Carlo D'Este offers the conclusion to his examination of the relationship between Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's and his World War II chauffeur, Kay Summersby.
Read MoreThe Myth of Ike and Kay Summersby, Part III
Author and historian Carlo D'Este offers part III of his examination of the relationship between Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's and his World War II chauffeur, Kay Summersby.
Read MoreThe Last Full Measure of Devotion
Memorial Day is when we appropriately focus on and honor the service and the sacrifices of the those who have died in the service of this nation … we also must not forget the living: those who have served and are suffering from physical wounds and from psychological wounds in the form of PTSD and survivor guilt.
Read MoreAn April Day in Boston
Author and historian Carlo D'Este expresses emotions stirred up by the Boston Marathon Bombings.
Read MoreArmchair General and the Colby Symposium in 2013
Author and historian Carlo D'Este gears up for the upcoming 18th annual William E. Colby Military Writers’ Symposium, to be held at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont on April 10-11, 2013.
Read MoreThe Myth of Ike and Kay Summersby Part II
Author and historian Carlo D'Este offers part II of his examination of the relationship between Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's and his World War II chauffeur, Kay Summersby.
Read MoreThe Myth of Ike and Kay Summersby: Part 1
In the wake of the Gen. David Petraeus and Paula Broadwell scandal, author and historian Carlo D'Este examines Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower's relationship with his World War II chauffeur, Kay Summersby.
Read MoreThe Heroes Among Us
This month author and historian Carlo D'Este describes his feelings about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting while highlighting the bravery of some of the victims.
Read MoreAn Award To An Outstanding Historian
Author and historian Carlo D'Este highlights the contributions of Sir Max Hastings -- the winner of this year's Pritzker Military Library Lifetime Achievement Award for Military Writing.
Read MoreThe Endless & Unwinnable War
Author and historian Carlo D'Este offers insight into how Afghanistan has now turned into an endless and unwinnable war that seems destined to encompass future generations of Americans.
Read MoreA Very Different Olympic Games Part 2
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este highlights Gen. George S. Patton's Jr's participation in the 1912 Olympics in Sweden and how it was one of the great achievements of his colorful life.
Read MoreA Very Different Olympic Games
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este highlight the differences between the recently concluded, glitzy London Olympic games and those of a century earlier.
Read MoreA Very Special Lady Part 2
Author and historian Carlo D'Este highlights Ruth Ellen Patton Totten’s book The Button Box and talks about how a visit with her remains one of the most exceptional and unforgettable days of his life.
Read MoreA Very Special Lady
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este reflects upon a day spent with Gen. George S. Patton’s daughter, Ruth Ellen Totten.
Read MoreLest We Forget
Author and historian Carlo D'Este reminds us of the significance of Memorial and why we should take a moment to remember the real meaning behind the holiday.
Read MoreA Young Boy’s Unforgettable Experience in World War II
Author and historian Carlo D'Este recalls the day he heard that President Franklin Roosevelt died in April 1945.
Read MoreArmchair General and the Colby Symposium in 2012
Armchair General will again support the 17th annual William E. Colby Military Writers’ Symposium, to be held at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont on 11-12 April 2012.
Read MoreMilitary History in Sarasota
Author and historian Carlo D'Este highlights this year's military history symposiums held on beautiful Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida.
Read MoreWhat would Churchill have done about Afghanistan?
Author and historian Carlo D'Este examines what a difference someone like Winston Churchill might make in dealing with these difficult times.
Read MoreWhat Would Churchill Have Done?
Author and Historian Carlo D'Este examines what a difference someone like Winston Churchill might make in dealing with the current events from these difficult times including his handling of the Iraq War.
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