Cavanagh Critiques

"Will Cavanagh is a dedicated student of the American soldier in the Battle of the Bulge. Through a combination of scholarly research, study on the ground in the Ardennes, interviews with local inhabitants, and correspondence with American veterans, he has become an expert on the battle with unique qualifications as a guide to the area and the battlefield." Charles.B. MacDonald, Former Company Commander and Deputy Chief Historian for the Department of the Army. Author of Company Commander, The Battle of the Hurtgen Forest, By Air To Land Battle and A Time For Trumpets as well as numerous official histories.

No man alive today knows the Ardennes battleground like Will Cavanagh. With two decades showing veterans the fields in which they fought, Cavanagh chronicles an impressive breadth of experience. There is no better guide to the battle". Danny S. Parker, author of Battleof the Bulge, To Win the Winter Sky, and Hitler's Ardennes Offensive: a German view.

" Your extensive knowledge of the events and personalities involved in the battle of the Bulge are quite remarkable. One is not only impressed with your mastery of this epic struggle, but also the way you present it. Your enthusiasm and sense of humor made the tour both personally enjoyable and professionally rewarding." Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Ayers, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Headquarters U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army (April 25, 1986).

"Will, you are tops on our list of Tour Guides - We've had some excellent ones. Your knowledge of history made the tour most interesting and enjoyable." Louise S. Radford

"As the primary guide for the 9th Engineer Battalion (Combat) Normandy Battlefield Staff Ride, your outstanding knowledge of the D-Day operation and invasion site made this trip a resounding success". Lt. Col. Richard B. Jenkins, Commander 9th Engineer Battalion (CBT).

"Will is a military historian by inclination, occupation, avocation and profession". Brigadier-General Harvey R. Fraser (ret) World War II Commander of the 51st Engineer Combat Battalion.

"I wanted to tell you how happy I was with your tour leadership and how impressed we were with your tremendous knowledge of the Battle of the Bulge." T. Reed Maxson M.D., Warrensburg. MO, 5/27/93.

"Will, it would be hard to imagine this trip without you. We admired your knowledge, sense of humor, ability, patience and helpfulness. Hope to meet again! " Tom and Margaret Wohl, 9th Armored Division.

"We think you do an excellent job. Your knowldege of the battle of the Bulge has been a great help to us who have returned to our battlefield. As just young kids, we had no idea where we were at the time." Bob and Martha Havens 75th Infantry Division.

"My deep personal thanks for a truly memorable tour. You're the best tour guide I've had and I've had many of them!" Major General John W. Barnes, United States Army Retired, 51st Engineer Combat Batallion in WW2.

"On behalf of all members of VII US Corps, I would like to express our appreciation for your professional support of our visit to the Hurtgen Forest on 9-12 October 1984. By sharing your detailed knowledge with us, you made it possible to understand the difficulty of the terrain and the tactics of both the Germans and Americans". Brigadier General Richard G. Cardillo, U.S. Army 11/16/84.

"Your extensive knowledge and expertise regarding events and personalities involved in past battles made your presentation and our both great and memorable. Your method of presentation was very impressive and, combined with your enthusiasm, was what I call a real winner." Major General Thomas N. Griffin, Commander 3rd Armored Division, 6/18/87.

"You are a real pro. Thanks for your superb work". Glen Smith, N.A.S.A, 12/17/93.

"Fantastic Job! Above and beyond the call of duty, Thanks for everything." John and Julie Hoerber, 94th Infantry Division.