Abilene, Kan. - The Eisenhower Presidential Library presents a special Evenings at Ease program Tuesday, November 20, at 7 p.m. The free program is open to the public and will be held in the Visitors Center Auditorium, 200 SE 4th Street, Abilene.

Acclaimed British WWII Historian James Holland will discuss his new book titled Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II. Code-named Operation ARGUMENT, the aerial offensive is considered a turning point for the Allies in WWII. Holland's research shows the operation in detail leading up to the D-Day invasion--June 6, 1944.

Holland is the author of several books including The Rise of Germany, 1939-1941 and The Allies Strike Back, 1941-1943. Additionally he authored numerous historical fiction works. He is a Royal Historical Society fellow and has a collection featured at the Imperial War Museum.

Following the program, Holland will sign copies of  Big Week: The Biggest Air Battle of World War II ,  available for purchase in the Presidential Gift Shop.   

The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home , a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration . Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. We preserve and provide access to historical materials, support research, and create interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire. Public programs and exhibits at the Eisenhower Presidential Library are made possible through the generous support of the Eisenhower Foundation. To learn more, please visit eisenhowerfoundation.net .

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