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GI Stories 1942-45, Hardback Book

GI Stories 1942-45 Hardback

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Among the many Americans who fought to liberate Europe in 1944, some arrived on the battlefield with no combat experience while others were already veterans of the North African and Italian campaigns.

This book traces the career of fifty soldiers, who, during the conflict held a variety of positions: shock troops, bomber pilot, quartermaster aboard a destroyer or chaplain in a motorized cavalry unit.

Several nurses and a telephone operator are included and demonstrate the commitment of the female staff.

A short genealogical study precedes each story, allowing the reader to discover the origins and family background of each personnel.

A study of official records as well as archival documents kept by the soldier helps trace his military career from draft to theater.

The author offers additional perspective through historical newspapers and walking units, providing valuable information on the progress of the fighting that would lead to victory and homecoming for the luckiest.

At a time when many veterans of World War II are quickly diminishing, it is important to treasure these moving testimonies of a painful past.

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