You will not be disappointed in this book if you enjoy first person accounts of the Second World War. If anything, you'll feel incredulous that Mr. Wilson survived the events he describes and alas, many of his friends and comrades did not. His combat record extends from the St. Lo break out, through France, into Germany (twice). He survived Normandy, France, the Hurtgen, and the Bulge. Mr. Wilson was incredibly lucky, incredibly brave and incredibly kind to share his experiences.
This book does present a good view from the ground of combat in Europe. The style of Mr. Wilson's writing doesn't convey the powerful emotions contained in some other works, and it may simply be there is no easy way to describe what he saw and did.