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- ISBN
- 0684873850
- Book Title
- Beyond Valor : World War Ii's Ranger and Airborne Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publisher
- Free Press
- Publication Year
- 2002
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Military / World War II, Military / United States, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Item Weight
- 14.2 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
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The thrilling story of the Airborne and Ranger troops that saw the worst of WWII action--told for the first time in the voices of the soldiers themselves. From the first parachute drops in North Africa to the final battles in Germany, U.S. Ranger and Airborne troops saw the worst action of World War II. In Beyond Valor, Patrick O'Donnell, a pioneer of internet-based "oral history" who has collected the first-person stories of hundreds of veterans on his online oral history project, re-creates the frontline experience in stunning detail, weaving together more than 650 "e-histories" and interviews into a seamless narrative. In recollections filled with pain, poignancy, and pride, veterans chronicle the destruction of entire battalions, speak of their own personal scars, and pay tribute to their fallen colleagues. Beyond Valor brings to light the hidden horrors and uncelebrated heroics of a war fought by a now-vanishing generation and preserves them for all future generations.
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Free Press
ISBN-10
0684873850
ISBN-13
9780684873855
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Book Title
Beyond Valor : World War Ii's Ranger and Airborne Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / United States, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Military
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Height
1 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Item Weight
14.2 Oz
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Trade
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Carlo d'Esteauthor ofPatton: A Genius for WarWhat Steven Spielberg accomplished visually for the cinema inSaving Private Ryan,Patrick O'Donnell has accomplished through the printed word., Stanley Weintraub author of MacArthur's War: Korea and the Undoing of an American Hero These narratives are highly charged, emotional, dramatic, intense. The horrific underside of war has seldom been exposed so graphically. What is shown here, often very powerfully, is the "Bad War," which we prefer not to know too much about., Stanley Weintraubauthor ofMacArthur's War: Korea and the Undoing of an American HeroThese narratives are highly charged, emotional, dramatic, intense. The horrific underside of war has seldom been exposed so graphically. What is shown here, often very powerfully, is the "Bad War," which we prefer not to know too much about., Carlo d'Este author of Patton: A Genius for War What Steven Spielberg accomplished visually for the cinema in Saving Private Ryan, Patrick O'Donnell has accomplished through the printed word., Gerald F. Lindermanauthor ofThe World Within War: America's Combat Experience in World War IIThese paratroopers and Rangers speak for themselves in phrases simple, forceful, and extraordinarily poignant. What is so striking and saddening is the persistency of pain fifty-five years later.Beyond Valorteaches realities of World War II combat that I have encountered in no other book., Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC) As one of the many soldiers who participated in D-Day, I can attest to the importance of documenting the personal accounts of those who fought in the Second World War. Beyond Valor offers a realistic portrayal of life at war told by the men who know what really happened -- those who were there., Douglas Brinkleydirector of the Eisenhower Center and professor of history at the University of New OrleansThe pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again., W. E. B. Griffin author of The Corps and the Men at War Series Told by the GIs of WWII in their own words, the extraordinary personal histories collected here prove that real war ultimately can only be explained by those who fought it, and that the true heroes too often go uncelebrated. Beyond Valor is a fitting memorial to these men., General Henry H. Sheltonformer chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffAn extraordinary book. The unselfish actions of these incredible men will serve to inspire future generations of Americans whenever our nation's security is threatened. Their sacrifices and accomplishments will live through the ages., Douglas Brinkley director of the Eisenhower Center and Professor of History at the University of New Orleans The pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again in Beyond Valor. These riveting oral and e-mail accounts by glidermen and rangers and paratroopers are reminiscent of such books by Stephen E. Ambrose as D-Day and Citizen Soldiers., Carlo d'Esteauthor of Patton: A Genius for War What Steven Spielberg accomplished visually for the cinema in Saving Private Ryan, Patrick O'Donnell has accomplished through the printed word., Douglas Brinkleydirector of the Eisenhower Center and Professor of History at the University of New OrleansThe pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again inBeyond Valor.These riveting oral and e-mail accounts by glidermen and rangers and paratroopers are reminiscent of such books by Stephen E. Ambrose as D-Day andCitizen Soldiers., General Henry H. Shelton former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff An extraordinary book. The unselfish actions of these incredible men will serve to inspire future generations of Americans whenever our nation's security is threatened. Their sacrifices and accomplishments will live through the ages., Douglas Brinkley director of the Eisenhower Center and professor of history at the University of New Orleans The pioneering oral historian Patrick K. O'Donnell has done a wonderful job of making the experiences of America's elite troops come alive again., Larry K. Bondauthor ofThe Enemy WithinandDay of WrathMy own father served in WWII, and I always wanted him to share his experiences, but we only got bits and pieces. The memories were just too painful. Time is running out for this "vanishing generation," and unless someone like Mr. O'Donnell takes the time to gather these stories, a part of the Second World War will be lost forever. No simple narrative of a battle can give you the viewpoint of these now-aged warriors., John S. D. Eisenhowerauthor ofAgent of Destiny: The Life and Times of General Winfield ScottBeyond Valoris a great war book. It has pathos, excitement, and sometimes suspense. Above all it reminds us that wars are fought by men on the ground, not in the war rooms of higher headquarters., Carlo D'Esteauthor ofPatton: A Genius for WarPatrick O'Donnell'sBeyond Valoris a dramatic and poignant oral history account of combat as seen from the sharp end by those who fought it. More than yet another tribute to the World War II generation of American soldiers,Beyond Valorcaptures war as it was fought: in all its ugliness, heroism, pathos, and incompetence. What Steven Spielberg accomplished visually for the cinema inSaving Private Ryan,Patrick O'Donnell has accomplished through the printed word., Gerald F. Linderman author of The World Within War: America's Combat Experience in World War II These paratroopers and Rangers speak for themselves in phrases simple, forceful, and extraordinarily poignant. What is so striking and saddening is the persistency of pain fifty-five years later. Beyond Valor teaches realities of World War II combat that I have encountered in no other book., W. E. B. Griffinauthor ofThe Corpsand theMen at WarSeriesTold by the GIs of WWII in their own words, the extraordinary personal histories collected here prove that real war ultimately can only be explained by those who fought it, and that the true heroes too often go uncelebrated.Beyond Valoris a fitting memorial to these men., John S. D. Eisenhower author of Agent of Destiny: The Life and Times of General Winfield Scott Beyond Valor is a great war book. It has pathos, excitement, and sometimes suspense. Above all it reminds us that wars are fought by men on the ground, not in the war rooms of higher headquarters., Senator Strom Thurmond (R-SC)As one of the many soldiers who participated in D-Day, I can attest to the importance of documenting the personal accounts of those who fought in the Second World War.Beyond Valoroffers a realistic portrayal of life at war told by the men who know what really happened -- those who were there., Larry K. Bond author of The Enemy Within and Day of Wrath My own father served in WWII, and I always wanted him to share his experiences, but we only got bits and pieces. The memories were just too painful. Time is running out for this "vanishing generation," and unless someone like Mr. O'Donnell takes the time to gather these stories, a part of the Second World War will be lost forever. No simple narrative of a battle can give you the viewpoint of these now-aged warriors.
Table of Content
Contents Maps Introduction 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 Hürtgen Germany Home Methodology Appendix: Order of Battle Notes Acknowledgments Index
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2002
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