Rick Atkinson

Journalist and historian, wrote 'The Guns at Last Light'

Rick Atkinson - Journalist and historian, wrote 'The Guns at Last Light'
Born

November 15th, 1952
72 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

Links & References

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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