The All Americans in World War II
A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War
Nordyke, Phil
Hardcover
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BOOK SUMMARY
On the night of 9/10 July 1943 the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as they made their first parachute assault of World War II. Three others would follow: Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. In total the division served more tha
BOOK SYNOPSIS
On the night of 9/10 July 1943 the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as they made their first parachute assault of World War II. Three others would follow: Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. In total the division served more than three hundred days in combat, a record unmatched by any other American division.
With nearly 400 historic photographs, many never before published, The All Americans in World War II provides a complete photographic history of the 82nd Airborne Division as it fought it way across Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany, ultimately all the way to Berlin as part of the American occupation forces. This book is an essential addition to any serious World War II collection and a tribute to the fighting spirit of this legendary division.
BOOK REVIEWS
WWII History Magazine, November 2006
“Following on the heels of his superb first book, All American, All the Way, Nordyke has compiled what must be close to every photograph ever taken of the 82nd and assembled them into this handsome, oversized volume. If it is true that a picture is worth a thousand words, then The All Americans in World War II is one of the wordiest volumes yet. The author gives us only a concise page of narrative text per chapter (there are 36 chapters), leaving the 365 photographs and 30 detailed maps and their instructive captions to carry the rest of the story. And what a story it is!…Anyone with the slightest interest in the airborne will want to own this handsome volume.”
Military Trader, July 2006
“In a field where there seems to be a book on the 101st or 82nd Airborne Divisions landing every month, Nordyke has assembled a fresh look at the All-Americans that any U.S. WWII enthusiast should consider to be a ‘high priority purchase.’”
Military History Online, June 2006
“The All Americans in World War II is a must-own if you are interested in US Airborne operations in Europe…great photos, great maps, and great narrative.”
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0760326177
ISBN(13-digit): 9780760326176
Dewey Decimal: 940.54/4973
Library of Congress: 2006281304
Book Publisher: Motorbooks Intl
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 192
Paper Weight (lb): 3.00 lb
