In a groundbreaking essay Dr. Pulwers gives the development of the great information and education explosion of WWII resulting in the GI bill for education, which profoundly affected a new generation of 14 million men and women.

"Jack Pulwers has written a powerful and much-needed book on the oftentimes heroic exploits of the GI reporter. I encourage anyone who is interested in the history of battle, and especially World War II, to read this inspiring book. For in its pages, they will discover that the GI reporter was much more than a grunt transmitting the words of battle, but a true representation of the best of the American spirit. Many of these reporters never left the battlefield, and The Press of Battle rightfully honors their sacrifice and contributions."

In today's society, Americans often take for granted the accessibility of news; it is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, in print and on television, the radio and the Internet. However, it was not so very long ago that the availability of information was in short supply, especially in times of war. Throughout history, it was repeatedly demonstrated how field news, as well as news from home, was necessary both to those fighting the battle, and to the loved ones waiting for them to return. It was only in the 20th century that the answer to this demand was fully developed, as America's concern over its role on the world stage and the condition of its soldiers fighting overseas led toward the emergence of expanded military press coverage.

Jack Pulwers tells the story of those who provided the eyes and ears for the troops, their families and the rest of the country during World War II. Inspired by his experiences, The Press of Battle: The GI Reporter and the American People is Pulwers's remarkable in-depth exploration of the press and the media during this pivotal time in American history. A culmination of thirty years of research, The Press of Battle includes over 360 photos and 400 interviews with those who lived, wrote and photographed the news. The result is a singular and groundbreaking work that enlightens readers on both the civilian presses that were designed to bring news to soldiers and their families worldwide, and the presses that were operated by and for the soldiers.

An amazing work of wartime and press history, The Press of Battle recounts with clarity, emotion and dedication, an almost wholly overlooked aspect of the war, an unsung aspect that was actually the very glue that held the American people and their soldiers together during a trying and tumultuous time.