World War II Letters and Notes of Colonel James H. Polk: 1944-1945

Firsthand and personal account of the campaign to fefeat the Nazi army in France and Germany through the unique perspective of Col. Polk's letters to his wife.Serving as C.O. of the 3rd Cavalry Group which spearheaded George Patton's Army, Col. Polk's letters emcompass the Normandy Invasion, the dash across France, crossing the Moselle River into Germany, and final victory.

General James H. Polk graduated from West Point in 1933 and was commissioned in the US Cavalry. During WWII he commanded the Third Cavalry Group (Mecz.) under Gen. George Patton, and was decorated three times for valor in action. Gen.Polk served in the Cold War in Europe for fifteen years, ending his military career as Commander-in-Chief, US Army Europe and Central Army Group, NATO. He is buried with his devoted Army wife of 55 years, Josephine "Joey" Polk, at Arlington National Cemetery