Brothers in Arms: A WWII Story of Courage and Brotherhood
This gripping account brings to life the personal stories of soldiers during the most challenging moments of World War II. Through firsthand accounts and historical records, the book paints a vivid picture of the realities of war and the unbreakable connections forged in its crucible.
More than just a history book—it’s a tribute to the human spirit and the bonds that sustained men through the darkest hours.
They Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
So that others, around the world, might live in peace and freedom. The Pieper twins from Creston, Nebraska were inseparable growing up. So when a recruiting officer said they couldn’t serve together on the same ship, they would have none of it. They died that way, together, and are buried today, side by side, at the Normandy American Cemetery. Read these and so many other stories of brothers in our new book, Brothers in Arms.
2025 Book Tour
Join author Kevin M. Callahan as he travels across America to share these powerful stories of brotherhood and sacrifice from World War II.
Tour Highlights
Richmond, VA
Jul 2, 2025
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Virginia War Memorial
Lewis, Claytor Brothers
Merryville, TN
Jul 3, 2025
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
Southland Books & Cafe
Tester, Zacchi Brothers
Telford, TN
Jul 4, 2025
Friday, 2:30 p.m.
New Victory United Methodist Church
Tester Brothers
Wilmington, NC
Jul 5, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center
Preddy, Summers Brothers
Charleston, SC
Jul 6, 2025
Sunday, 11:45 a.m.
Daniel Island Rec Center (Point Hope Presbyterian Church)
Donlin Brothers
Atlanta, GA
Jul 7, 2025
Monday, 4:00 p.m.
Garden Hills Community Center
Kane Brothers
Lexington, KY
Jul 8, 2025
Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
Zacchi, Leach, Flynn Brothers
Cincinnati, OH
Jul 9, 2025
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Patriot Center at Anderson Post 318 of the American Legion
Delmonaco Brothers
Salem, OH
Jul 10, 2025
Thursday, 4-6 pm
Salem Memorial Bldg
Trimmer Brothers
Parma, OH
Jul 11, 2025
Friday, 10:00 a.m.
Mission BBQ (Parma OH)
Lang Brothers
Toledo, OH
Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday, 5:00 p.m.
The Pinanacle – Toledo
Dickes Brothers
Hobart, IN
Jul 17, 2025
Thursday, 3:00 p.m.
Barrington Club
Dombrowski Brothers
Des Moines, IA
Jul 18, 2025
Friday, 1:30 p.m.
Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
Kempker, Vermilion Brothers
Fairmont, MN
Jul 19, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 PM
Pioneer Museum, Martin County Historical Society
Style Brothers
Omaha, NE
Jul 20, 2025
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church of Omaha
Pieper, Koziol Brothers
Claremore, OK
Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Claremore Museum of History
Lantow Brothers
Oklahoma City, OK
Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.
American Legion Post 12
Arambula Brothers
Albuquerque, NM
Jul 27, 2025
Sunday, 2:00 PM
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Duran Brothers
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 14, 2025
Thursday, 12:00 p.m.
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC)
Akimoto Brothers
La Cañada Flintridge, CA
Jul 31, 2025
Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
Lanterman House
Doherty Brothers
Dubois, WY
Aug 16, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
National Museum of Military Vehicles
Sundahl Brothers
American Legion Post 6
Aug 17, 2025
Sunday, 12:00 Noon
American Legion Post 6
Sundahl Brothers
Fargo, ND
Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday, 2:00 p.m.
Fargo Air Museum
Warcken Brothers
Osseo, MN
Aug 20, 2025
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Osseo Community Center (or Veterans Park weather depending)
Phenow Brothers
Appleton, WI
Aug 22, 2025
Friday, 2:30 p.m.
History Museum at the Castle
Offenstein Brothers
McFarland, WI
Aug 23, 2025
Saturday, 2:00 p.m.
Avoidance Acres
Duffy Brothers
La Grange, IL
Aug 24, 2025
Sunday, 12:00 Noon
American Legion Post 1941
Walsh, Duffy, Barnes, Goland Brothers
Book Reviews
A stirring portrait of bravery and sacrifice, Brothers in Arms offers an emotional, heart wrenching perspective of World War II.
The Historical Review
Reflective and thought provoking, this is a worthy entry on any WWII buff’s reading list.
Military History Today
An original and often affecting perspective on one of the major wars of the 20th century.
Literary JournalBook Awards
Bill Fisher Award
WINNER of the Bill Fisher Award for Best First Book (nonfiction) as part of the annual IBPA Ben Franklin Awards
IAN Book of the Year
WINNER of an Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Award in the category of Nonfiction: History
Best Indie Book Award
WINNER of a Best Indie Book Award (BIBA) in the category of nonfiction
Experience This Powerful Story
Brothers in Arms is available now at all major book retailers. Get your copy today and discover the untold stories of courage from World War II.
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