Eleventh Month, Eleventh Day, Eleventh Hour

On November 11, 1918, as World War I approaches its end, tension mounts in the trenches as soldiers grapple with the fear of becoming the last casualty. Joseph E. Persico's compelling narrative captures the final hours of the conflict, highlighting the tragic decisions of Allied commanders and the experiences of both renowned figures like Hitler and Truman and ordinary soldiers. Set against the backdrop of the war's harrowing history, this gripping account reveals the senselessness of the final fighting, underscoring the futility that characterized the entire four-year conflict.