World History

Brothers Rivals Victors: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, and the Partnership That Drove the Allied Conquest in Europe

Jonathan Jordan

About the Program

Military historian Jonathan Jordan presents a biography of Generals Dwight Eisenhower, George Patton and Omar Bradley during World War II.  The author explores the personal and working relationships of the three men, all graduates of West Point, who were equally friends and opponents.  Mr. Jordan examines the General's debates and shared military decisions while leading the Allies in the European theater as well as each man's careers following the War.  Jonathan Jordan speaks at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

About the Authors

Jonathan Jordan

Jonathan Jordan is the author of Lone Star Navy: Texas, the Fight for the Gulf of Mexico, and the Shaping of the American West.  His writings on military history have appeared in several publications, including Armchair General, World War II History, and MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History.  For more information, visit jonathanwjordan.com.


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Brothers Rivals Victors: Eisenhower, Patton, Bradley, and the Partnership That Drove the Allied Conquest in Europe

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, July 17th at 4am (ET)
  • Saturday, June 18th at 8am (ET)
  • Sunday, May 29th at 11pm (ET)
  • Saturday, May 28th at 11am (ET)
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