Brothers in Arms: Remembering Brothers Buried Side by Side in American World War II Cemeteries
Brand: Brothers in Arms Press LLC
Categories: Books, Biographies & Memoirs, Leaders & Notable People



Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.1 x 9 inches
ISBN-13: 978-0578468853
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0578468859
Publisher: Brothers in Arms Press LLC
Print length: 352 pages
Publication date: July 4, 2020
subtitle: Hardcover – July 4, 2020
author: Visit Amazon's Kevin M. Callahan Page search results Kevin M. Callahan
review: Editorial Reviews Review "A stirring portrait of bravery and sacrifice, BROTHERS IN ARMS offers an emotional, heart wrenching perspective of World War II." Indie Reader "Reflective and thought-provoking, this is a worthy entry on any WWII buff's reading list." Booklife From the Inside Flap Featuring over 700 historic photographs and other original artifacts, Brothers in Arms tells the stories of brothers buried side by side in American World War II cemeteries overseas.Fourteen of these noble cemeteries are spread around the world, holding the remains of over 90,000 fallen Americans and listing another 80,000 missing. All made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might live in peace and freedom. These sacred burial grounds are kept in meticulous care by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Any visitor is struck by the endless rows of white burial markers, fallen heroes resting far from their homes but among their comrades and often near the battlefields where they fell. Walking among the gravestones, it is especially heart-rending to come across two burial markers with the same last name, two brothers--in one case three--buried side by side. With memories and materials collected from the families who lost their brave brothers, Brothers in Arms puts a face and a story to those names carved in white marble. From North Africa to Europe to the Pacific, Brothers in Arms takes the reader on a journey--of the war, of America in the first half of the 20th century, and of these solemn resting places--all through the stories of these heroic brothers. About the Author Kevin M. Callahan grew up in Elgin, Illinois. He received a B.A. in History from Yale University, where he also played football. After graduation, Kevin visited the American cemetery at Normandy and was struck by both the beauty of the grounds and the sacrifice of so many. Ten years ago, Kevin visited the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Italy with his wife and three young sons. Walking among the gravestones, they came across a pair of brothers buried side by side. He found the sight of the two brothers resting together to be especially poignant. It inspired him to find and tell the stories of all brothers buried side by side in American World War II cemeteries. Kevin also has an MBA from the MIT Sloan School and a Master’s in International Affairs from the Columbia School of International and Public Affairs. He lives in Rowayton, Connecticut with his wife, three sons, and two dogs. Read more