Butcher, Harry C (Harry Cecil), 1901-1985 [subject: Eisenhower, Dwight D (Dwight David), 1890-1969]Biblio.com
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1946009772Simon and Schuster New York 1946 1946. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/Fair. 1st ed. 1st printing ; xvii 15 3-911 1 p. front. illus. incl. ports. facsims. 23 cm. ; LCCN 46003000 LC D811 .B86 Dewey 940.542 ; blue cloth in chipped dustjacket ; Harry Cecil Butcher 1901-1985 was an American radio broadcaster and CBS executive who served as the naval aide to General Dwight D. Eisenhower during World War II from 1942 to 1945 ; G/FAIR <br/> <br/> Simon and Schuster, New York, 1946 hardcover
1946149606Colonial Studios 1946. Black and white photograph of Winston Churchill delivering a speech before the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia on March 8 1946 with General Dwight D. Eisenhower seated to his left. Signed in the lower margin of the photograph "Winston S. Churchill" and "Dwight D. Eisenhower." Additionally signed by Virginia Governor William M. Tuck Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Lewis Preston Collins II and Field Marshal Henry Maitland Wilson. Three days after his famous 'Sinews of Peace Iron Curtain' speech at Westminster College in Fulton Missouri on March 5 1946 Churchill traveled to the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond Virginia where he gave an address to the joint houses of the Virginia General Assembly. Flanked by General Eisenhower and Field Marshal Wilson Churchill built upon his Iron Curtain message emphasizing the importance of post-war unity by drawing historical parallels with past conflicts such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A resounding applause followed the conclusion of his speech: "It is in the years of peace that wars are prevented and that those foundations are laid upon which the noble structures of the future can be built. But peace will not be preserved without the virtues that make victory possible in war. Peace will not be preserved by pious sentiments expressed in terms of platitudes or by official grimaces and diplomatic correctitude however desirable these may be from time to time. It will not be preserved by casting aside in dangerous years the panoply of warlike strength. There must be earnest thought. There must also be faithful perseverance and foresight. Great Heart must have his sword and armor to guard the pilgrims on their way. Above all among the English-speaking peoples there must be the union of hearts based upon conviction and common ideals. That is what I offer. That is what I seek." After a series of boisterous chants Eisenhower also took to the podium and addressed the assembly: "'Of all the things that supported me through three and a half years of warfare on the European continent I know of no other single thing that was of greater moral benefit than the unwavering staunch indomitable courageous support of the Prime Minister of Great Britain. It is my earnest conviction that only history can measure even remotely the true value of the worth of the service he has rendered to all of us. But I am certain that in meetings such as this with the wholehearted welcome he finds in this city from my own countrymen to him he will gain some little measure of understanding in his own time of what we think of him." In near fine condition with lightly trimmed edges and some creasing to the borders. Triple matted and framed. The photograph measures 12 inches by 10 inches. The entire piece measures 20.25 inches by 17.5 inches. An exceptional signed photograph with a highly desirable assemblage of autographs. Winston Churchill’s oratory during the Second World War played a pivotal role in sustaining British morale and fortifying resistance against Nazi Germany. His speeches combined rhetorical mastery with psychological acuity transforming language into a strategic weapon of war. Addressing the nation during its darkest hours—such as after the fall of France in 1940—Churchill’s declarations of defiance “We shall fight on the beaches…†articulated not only military determination but also a collective moral resilience. His use of repetition cadence and vivid imagery appealed to both reason and emotion forging unity across class and political divisions. Beyond mere motivation Churchill’s rhetoric effectively redefined the narrative of the war: from one of imminent defeat to one of enduring struggle for freedom and civilization. By shaping public perception and maintaining confidence in ultimate victory his speeches became integral to Britain’s psychological endurance and international standing influencing Allied cohesion and laying the groundwork for eventual triumph over totalitarianism. Colonial Studios unknown
2005DADAX0742542173Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 2005-11-30. paperback. New. 6.92x1.08x8.66. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers paperback
1990Q-0945575041Algonquin Books 1990-07-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Algonquin Books hardcover
2003Q-1582343144Bloomsbury USA 2003-11-15. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Bloomsbury USA hardcover
CA04B-00446Random House. Collectible - Good. INSCRIBED! New York: Random House 1986. Sm 4to Hardcover. 977pp. B/W illustrations. Inscribed by author in black pen on front free endpaper: Ambassador Paul Nitze With best wishes and admiration to his decades of service to the United States- David Eisenhower/ February 11 1987." includes ALS laid in. Good book and Good dust jacket. Bottom edge slightly dampstained. Spine slightly worn. Dust jacket torn and chipped at edges. In polypropylene bag. generals united states biograhy world war 1939-1945 western front military leadership Inquire if you need further information. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Random House hardcover
1991Q-0517065010Random House Value Publishing 1991-08-07. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Random House Value Publishing hardcover
1987Q-0394755332Vintage 1987-10-12. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Vintage paperback
1986Q-0394412370Random House 1986-08-12. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Random House hardcover
1986DADAX0394412370Random House Books for Young Readers 1986-08-12. First Edition. hardcover. New. 0.00x0.00x0.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Random House Books for Young Readers hardcover
19863816<p>RANDOM HOUSE INC. 1986. hard cover with dj. very good with dj.</p> RANDOM HOUSE INC. hardcover
194559164New York: Doubleday & Company 1945. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good price clipped dust jacket. All corners of flaps are clipped. A few small chips and tears to jacket. Owner bookplate verso FEP and to half title page. Stated First Edition. ; ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Doubleday & Company hardcover
19532091502135412612Jijitsushinsha 1953. Soft Cover. Fine. Number of books: 1 Jijitsushinsha paperback
2004Q-0792266668National Geographic Children's Books 2004-05-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! National Geographic Children's Books hardcover
250444/4/52. <blockquote><p>Ike signed this as president and sent it to a Navy veteran</p></blockquote><p>On April 4 1949 twelve nations from Western Europe and North America signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington D.C. A key feature of this treaty is Article 5 in which the signatory members agreed that ""an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all.†Initially however the alliance was not very well prepared to carry out the mission of defending its territory. In addition to grave shortages of troops and equipment there was no command structure to direct the overall defense of Western Europe just committees - known as ""Regional Planning Groups"" - that were charged with drawing up plans for the defense of their regions.</p><p>The 12 original members were the United States Canada Britain Belgium Denmark France Iceland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Norway and Portugal.</p><p>All this changed after the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 which raised fears that Europe could face a similar threat over divided Germany. The nations of the alliance agreed to increase their defence efforts and began working on the creation of an integrated military command structure with an overall commander for NATO forces in Europe.</p><p>Selecting the first Supreme Allied Commander Europe SACEUR was easy since everyone's first choice was the popular and respected U.S. Army Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower who had led allied forces in Europe during World War II. On December 19 1950 the North Atlantic Council announced the appointment of General Eisenhower as the first Supreme Allied Commander.</p><p>In 1952 Greece and Turkey joined in the alliance's first expansion.</p><p><strong>Document signed</strong> by Dwight D. Eisenhower first Supreme Allied Commander of Nato stamped April 4 1952 signed as President in February 1957 the first day cover honoring NATO along with the first NATO stamp honoring NATO. Comes with two letters relating to the cover sent to its owner L. Dean Powell a Navy veteran.</p><p>We have found no other signed examples of this cover having reached the market.</p><p><img class=""alignnone wp-image-25018 size-post-window"" src=""https://cdn.raabcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/20231204144051/Folder-site-11-1600x1327.jpg"" alt="""" width=""1600"" height=""1327"" /></p> unknown
19871-0393956091W W Norton & Co Inc 1987. Paperback. New. 4th edition. 427 pages. 8.00x5.00x0.50 inches. W W Norton & Co Inc paperback
344736/4/45. <blockquote><p>“It is always encouraging to be reassured that the people at home are 100% behind us and appreciate the sacrifices of our troops.â€</p></blockquote><p>General Dwight D. Eisenhower the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe orchestrated the defeat of Germany’s Third Reich during World War II. He could only have done so with the support of the American people for which he was eternally grateful and of his courageous soldiers many of whom were killed in action.</p><p>April 1945 saw the war in Europe in its final weeks with intense fighting and many significant events. These included the continuing bloody Allied invasion of Germany and the Battle of Berlin and Soviet advance into that city. As Allied forces in the West closed in they liberated concentration camps like Bergen-Belsen. April was also marked by the execution of Benito Mussolini suicide of Adolf Hitler and on April 12 the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. On May 8 V-E Day the war in Europe would come to an end.</p><p>While his role as a military leader was crucial to the war’s outcome Eisenhower was equally important in the documentation of Nazi brutality and the truth of the Holocaust. This was an important aspect of April 1945 for him. On April 4 the Third United States Army liberated the Ohrdruf camp. That camp was an extension of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp. On the day of liberation the SS members of Ohrdruf evacuated many of the prisoners on death marches. As U.S. troops arrived they found scenes of mass murder while also coming into contact with the camp’s surviving prisoners. The living prisoners were starving emaciated and desperately needed medical attention. Eisenhower along with Generals George Patton and Omar Bradley visited the Ohrdruf concentration camp personally on April 12 1945. While driving towards the camp the smell of decaying flesh was present and dead bodies littered the streets. Eisenhower was “never so angry in my life†stating that the “English language didn’t even have words that could describe†what he saw. Eisenhower wrote to Winston Churchill following his time at Ohrdruf stating that “everything you read in the paper does not adequately describe what has really happened here.†Thus in April 1945 Eisenhower was profoundly impacted by the horrors that he witnessed and demanded that newspaper editors representative groups German civilians and Allied soldiers bear witness.</p><p><strong>Typed letter signed</strong> on his Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force letterhead Germany April 6 1945 just two days after the taking of Ohrdruf and six days before his famous visit there to Mrs. Mamie Metz thanking her and the American people for their support of the army in the field and appreciation of its sacrifices. <em>“Many thanks for your interesting letter. It is always encouraging to be reassured that the people at home are 100% behind us and appreciate the sacrifices of our troops. My thanks also for your good wishes to me and all my command.â€</em></p><p>An important statement showing Eisenhower’s feelings about the American people’s sustaining and backing the army and gratitude for the sacrifices of the soldiers issued right near the end of World War II in Europe.</p><p>Some trimming and evidence of past mounting on verso.</p><p><img class=""alignnone wp-image-25018 size-post-window"" src=""https://cdn.raabcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/20231204144051/Folder-site-11-1600x1327.jpg"" alt="""" width=""1600"" height=""1327"" /></p> unknown
1981182643New York: Eastern Acorn Press 1981. Softcover. Very Good in wraps. Sunned spine. Eastern Acorn Press unknown
7076Doubleday/Garden City New York. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 1st Printing 400 pp. Book/dust jacket condition: Fine/na missing. 1st/First Ed. 1st/First Printing FE. All orders are processed and shipped from MI or WI USA. Doubleday/Garden City, New York hardcover
1967HAUTHUTHA-0008-07-11-202Doubleday & Company Inc 1967. hardcover. Good. 6x5x1. 1967 Used hardcover copy with dust jacket price tag clipped no markings stickers some minor wear/tears plus sunning to dj and pages with age. fast shipping with tracking number. Doubleday & Company, Inc hardcover
1952GB0036WNNOEI5N01Garden City Books 1952. Hardcover. Acceptable. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Garden City Books hardcover
194843<p>Publisher's tan cloth 8vo. Very good clean square copy lacking dust jacket. Book club edition. INSCRIBED by Eisenhower on dedication page to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Meuller. Direct payment to me on paypal. Email markrgodburn@gmail.com</p> Doubleday hardcover
315996The Easton Press. Hardcover. Near Fine. Typical leather binding. Publisher's note and unused bookplate laid in. Few minimal gilt marks. The Easton Press hardcover
2001T00029<p>The Easton Press2001. The Leather-Bound Library of Military History. Collector's Edition. Hardcover. Issued without dust jacket. Used - Fine / Like New condition. Gorgeous. Bound In full genuine black leather with hubbed spine. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral archival paper with gilded edges. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints permanent satin ribbon markers and silk moire end papers. Contains an insert page titled "Collector's Notes." Sold and shipped by Barbed Wire Books.</p> Easton Press hardcover
1948214119Norwalk CT: The Easton Press 1948. Leather_bound. As New. A hardcover book in fine condition. Bound in full leather decorated in gilt. Gilt edges moire endpapers and silk ribbon bookmark. A beautiful copy suitable for a gift! The Easton Press unknown
