The Soldier's Truth: Ernie Pyle and the Story of World War II
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Last update: 01-04-2026
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- Gene GWorthwhile ReadIgnore the negative reviews. This is a very good book about a very brave man who overcame enormous personal psychological difficulties to tell the stories of ordinary fellow Americans who fought and won World War Two. I've long been a student of the bloodiest war in human history and have been to many of the battlefields described in "The Soldier's Truth." A journalist myself, I was generally familiar with Ernie Pyle. But I learned much from this outstanding biography and came away with enormous admiration for the man and his work.
- BBReal war storiesAs a journalist, I was drawn to the story of Ernie Pyle and his incredible work during WWII. This is a truly interesting read, once you get accustomed to the seemingly million or so notes referenced -- on just about every page. There might be too much of the author's personal experiences, but those mostly provide worthy context. Pyle's life away from work also gets a deep look, but considering how he lived and died, that, too, delivers context.
- Marne MPVery Good Biography of Ernie PyleThis book is a very good biography of Ernie Pyle and offers a unique perspective of the battlefields he wrote about. It is also sad as it relates Ernie Pyles wife’s mental illness and his own demons. As a former dogface Soldier, I have always respected Ernie Pyles efforts to write about the plight of the WW2 Infantryman.
- Craig MaileHere Was Your WarI enjoyed this book very much. Having read other books about Ernie Pyle, it was refreshing to participate in a you-are-there experience alongside the author, who retraces Pyle’s steps as a war correspondent. An insightful look at the life of Ernie Pyle that is a fine companion to “Ernie Pyle’s War.”
- Jerry McMorrowThe author’s writing style can be frustratingI have read about 25% of the book so far and am debating if I want to continue. When the author focuses on Ernie Pyle, it’s pretty interesting; but he keeps interrupting by turning the book into a travelogue of his retracing Pyle’s steps. This is offputting and irritating. Further, the fact that his distant relative fought in the North Africa campaign is of interest only to the author- one reference would have been enough. So, I find the book frustrating.
- Stephen C. Rendall Sr.Every Veteran should read this book.Read it, you’ll be glad you did.
- MacCSurprisingI’m a WWII vet and I read Pyle whenever I could. Surprised about his private life. Sometimes you have to sacrifice what you prefer to do for what you should do.
- Amazon CustomerA step back in historyI never knew much about Ernie Pyle growing up and I'm so glad I read this book. Excellent recap of his life!!