Rick Atkinson
Journalist and historian, wrote 'The Guns at Last Light'
Born
November 15th, 1952
72 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to American historical literature as a journalist and author. Focused primarily on World War II, producing a trilogy that includes 'An Army at Dawn', 'The Day of Battle', and 'The Guns at Last Light'. Worked as a reporter for The Washington Post, covering key events including the Vietnam War. Received multiple accolades for excellence in journalism and historical writing.
Authored 'An Army at Dawn', won the Pulitzer Prize for History
Wrote 'The Day of Battle' and 'The Guns at Last Light'
Worked as a journalist for The Washington Post
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