Rick Atkinson

Rick Atkinson is an acclaimed American author and historian known for his detailed works on military history. Born in 1952, he's a graduate of East Carolina University and earned a master's degree from the University of Chicago. Atkinson served as a journalist at The Washington Post, winning Pulitzer Prizes for both journalism and history. His Liberation Trilogy, which chronicles the American role in the liberation of Europe during World War II, has received critical acclaim. Atkinson's attention to detail and narrative style have made his books, including "An Army at Dawn" and "The British Are Coming," both bestsellers and pivotal historical resources.