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NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE: Ste-Mere Eglise, June 1944-The Battle for la Fiere Bridge
Robert Murphy
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Description for NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE: Ste-Mere Eglise, June 1944-The Battle for la Fiere Bridge
Paperback. "Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16-page photo section. BIC Classification: HBLL; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 440. The Battle for La Fiere Bridge. 288 pages, 16-page photo section. As part of the Allied invasion of Normandy, 3 airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent reinforcements from reaching the beaches. Here, Robert M. Murphy provides an objective narrative of countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its you are thereA" detail. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: HBLL; HBWQ; JWLF. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight: 440.
“Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale.” Military Magazine, November 2010
As part of the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, three airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent panzer reinforcements from reaching the beaches. In the dark early hours of D-Day, this confusion was achieved well enough, as nearly every airborne unit missed its drop zone, creating a kaleidoscope of small-unit combat.
Fortunately for ... Read more
“Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale.” Military Magazine, November 2010
As part of the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, three airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent panzer reinforcements from reaching the beaches. In the dark early hours of D-Day, this confusion was achieved well enough, as nearly every airborne unit missed its drop zone, creating a kaleidoscope of small-unit combat.
Fortunately for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Casemate
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781935149880
SKU
V9781935149880
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About Robert Murphy
No World War II veteran is better known in 82nd Airborne circles than Robert M. (“Bob”) Murphy. A Pathfinder and member of A Company, 505th PIR, Bob was wounded three times in action, and made all four combat jumps with his regiment, fighting in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Holland. He was decorated for valor for his role at La Fière, ... Read more
Reviews for NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE: Ste-Mere Eglise, June 1944-The Battle for la Fiere Bridge
I found the book a fascinating read, and being there at the time I was reading it brought to life both the location I was in and added a better understanding of the book, and how it must have felt for the veterans who had to fight, and in many cases die, in that particular corner of a foreign field. ... Read more