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The Liberator: One World War II Soldier´s 500-Day Odyssey From the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
Alex Kershaw
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Description for The Liberator: One World War II Soldier´s 500-Day Odyssey From the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
Paperback. From the invasion of Italy to the gates of Dachau, no World War II infantry unit in Europe saw more action or endured worse than the one commanded by Felix Sparks. A maverick officer - and the only man to survive his company's wartime odyssey from bitter beginning to victorious end. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJH; HBJD; HBLW; HBWQ; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 386.
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The true story behind the hit NETFLIX drama
From the invasion of Italy to the gates of Dachau, no World War II infantry unit in Europe saw more action or endured worse than the one commanded by Felix Sparks.
The US Army 157th regiment, known as the Thunderbirds, drew many of its men from more than fifty different Native American tribes, mixed in with Mexican-Americans and men more used to herding cattle in the American southwest. Felix Sparks, tasked with leading the diverse regiment regarded by generals as one of the US's finest fighting forces, was a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
464
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099568797
SKU
V9780099568797
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About Alex Kershaw
Alex Kershaw is the author of seven previous books, including the bestsellers The Bedford Boys and The Longest Winter. He has written for several British newspapers, including the Guardian, Independent and Sunday Times. Born in York, England, he now lives in America with his wife and son.
Reviews for The Liberator: One World War II Soldier´s 500-Day Odyssey From the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
Exceptional... A worthy addition to vibrant classics of small-unit history like Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers.
Wall Street Journal
Gripping… Kershaw has produced another gem, with vivid combat scenes and an admirable character in the leading role.
Express
A poignant war story that culminates in the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp of Dachau… [A] fast-paced ... Read more
Wall Street Journal
Gripping… Kershaw has produced another gem, with vivid combat scenes and an admirable character in the leading role.
Express
A poignant war story that culminates in the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp of Dachau… [A] fast-paced ... Read more