“Saga of the All-American” ~ 82nd Airborne Division Unit History ~ 1946 (1st Ed)

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“Saga of the All-American” ~ 82nd Airborne Division History ~ 1946 (1st Edition)
Immediate post-war history of the famed division by the men who did the fighting.  Some typical yellowing of pages, and binding exhibits cracks, but is strong and intact.  No extraneous markings.
Offered here is t
he Division History of the 82nd Airborne--beginning with the heroic actions of Sgt. Alvin C. York and the many achievements of the All Americans.  This massive volume follows the 82nd through their organization, training, jump school, combat training, etc. This history continues with pictorial and text coverage of the jump into Sicily and the action taking place in foxholes and landing zones. Names like Salerno, Naples, Foggia, Arno, Anzio and others. Then off to England to prepare for D-Day. Then comes Normandy, St. Mere Eglise, Gliders, Holland, Nijmegen, France, The Bulge, Belgium, Pin-ups, Siegfried Line, Cologne, Russians, Concentration Camps, Berlin and Home!  This first edition volume contains summaries of casualties, combat days, awards, attached units, etc.
Hundreds of photos,
358 pages
Copyright 1946. 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc.
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