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Beyond valor : World War II's Ranger and Airborne veterans reveal the heart of combat / Patrick K. O'Donnell.
Van Pelt Library D769.347 .O36 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- O'Donnell, Patrick K., 1969-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- United States. Army--Parachute troops--History--20th century.
- United States.
- United States. Army--Airborne troops--History--20th century.
- United States. Army.
- World War, 1939-1945--Commando operations--United States.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--United States.
- World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Western Front.
- Airborne troops.
- History.
- Parachute troops.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 366 pages : illustrations, maps, plans ; 25 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Free Press, [2001]
- Summary:
- "Beyond Valor" is a tribute to our "greatest generation" in the words of the men themselves. A pioneering oral historian draws from over 600 interviews with veterans to weave together the full personal account of World War II's elite troops. Photos & maps.
- Notes:
- "In their own words, the personal stories of America's World War II veterans."
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 348-357) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0684873842
- OCLC:
- 44750693
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