Liebling at War
A.J. Liebling, a prominent American journalist, covered World War II for The New Yorker from various European locations, earning acclaim for his distinctive and vivid reporting style. He was known not only for his war correspondence but also for his writings on boxing, food, and French culture. Liebling's diverse background and intellectual curiosity set him apart from many of today's homogenized media voices.
- ▪A.J. Liebling reported on World War II from Paris, London, North Africa, and France for The New Yorker.
- ▪He was born in New York City in 1904 to a wealthy Austrian Jewish immigrant family.
- ▪Liebling studied journalism at Columbia University and had a deep interest in French language and medieval history.
- ▪He was fired from The New York Times early in his career for fabricating athlete names in sports stories.
- ▪Liebling developed a unique voice influenced by his Francophile tendencies and wide-ranging intellectual pursuits.
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Alan Jacobs / May 2, 2026 Liebling at War On an American journalist who followed the battles—and boys—of World War II. Society & Culture A.J. Liebling (Photo via Getty Images). A.J. Liebling (Photo via Getty Images). Audio Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads Email 0 Open and scroll to the comments section When I think, as one often does, about what I would rescue from my house if it were burning down, one of the first things that comes to mind is the two-volume collection of World War II reporting from the Library of America.
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