O'Donnell, Patrick K.

Beyond valor World War II's Ranger and Airborne veterans reveal the heart of combat / Patrick K. O'Donnell. - New York : Free Press, c2001. - xvii, 366 p. : ill., plans ; 25 cm.

"In their own words, the personal stories of America's World War II veterans."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 348-357) and index.




Dieppe --
TORCH : the invasion of North Africa --
Sicily --
Tough old boot : Southern Italy --
Anzio --
The war from within : the triple nickles --
Invasion : Normandy --
DRAGOON : The invasion of Southern France --
Holland --
Winter hell : the battle of the bulge --
Dark forest : battle for the Hurtgen --
Germany --
Home.

"In their own words, the personal stories of America's World War II veterans."

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United States. Army --Parachute troops--History--20th century.
United States. Army --Airborne troops--History--20th century.


World War, --Commando operations--United States.--1939-1945
World War, --Regimental histories--United States.--1939-1945
World War, --Campaigns--Western Front.--1939-1945

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