Liebling at War

TL;DR

A.J. Liebling is presented as a highly regarded World War II journalist known for his distinctive and compelling voice.
His reporting for The New Yorker covered various fronts during WWII, including France and North Africa.
Liebling's work is contrasted with contemporary journalism, noting the greater diversity of backgrounds among WWII reporters.
The article praises Liebling's powers of observation and description, illustrated by his vivid accounts of French mustaches.
Liebling's writing included sharp criticism of Allied leadership, particularly generals in North Africa.
He expressed deep affection for American soldiers and found their democratic spirit worth defending.
The article recounts the story of 'Mollie' (Karl Warner), a soldier Liebling met in North Africa, whose vivid character and fate deeply impacted him.
Liebling viewed his war years as subjectively positive, a time of certainty and shared purpose, a sentiment he believes many veterans share.
The author advocates for wider and more affordable availability of Liebling's collected war writings.

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