The execution of Private Slovik

The book reconstructs the story of Eddie Slovik, a 24-year-old soldier who was executed for desertion in 1945.

Huie's investigation, conducted with the full cooperation of the U.S.

Army, reveals Slovik's background as a petty thief from Detroit who found stability with a factory job and marriage before being drafted.

Slovik's refusal to fight and his subsequent execution are explored in depth, highlighting the complexities of his case and the broader implications for military justice and human morality.

The book also delves into the cover-up surrounding Slovik's death and its significance in the context of World War II.