Paul Fussell
"Felix's is one of the most honest, unforgettable memoirs of the war I've read."
Alvin M. Josephy, Jr.
"This is absolutely the best volume I've ever read on the GI in World War II."
Edwin P. Hoyt
"Albeit the memoir tells largely of fear, death, mud, and other vicissitudes, it is laced with ribald soldier humor. . . ."
Library Journal
"For anyone wanting to know how it felt to participate in the events of World War II, this memoir is highly recommended."
Publishers Weekly
"Extensive reconstructed conversations. . . lend authenticity and immediacy to Felix's account. . . ."
ForeWord
"His recollections of this paramount experience in his young life are vibrant, hilarious, descriptive. . . ."