The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day: The Big Red One at

The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach

Nicknamed the Big Red One, 1st Division had fought from North Africa to Sicily, earning a reputation as stalwart warriors on the front lines and rabble-rousers in the rear. Yet on D-Day, these veterans melded with fresh-faced replacements to accomplish one of the most challenging and deadly missions ever.

As the men hit the beach, their equipment was destroyed or washed away, soldiers were cut down by the dozens, and heroes emerged: Sergeant Raymond Strojny, who grabbed a bazooka and engaged in a death duel with a fortified German antitank gun; T/5 Joe Pinder, who braved enemy fire to save a vital radio; Lieutenant John Spalding and Sergeant Phil Streczyk, who together demolished a German strong point overlooking Easy Red, where hundreds of Americans had landed.

Along the way, McManus explores the Gap Assault Team engineers who dealt with the extensive mines and obstacles, suffering nearly a fifty percent casualty rate; highlights officers such as Brigadier General Willard Wyman and Colonel George Taylor, who led the way to victory; and punctures scores of myths surrounding this long-misunderstood battle.

Drawing on a rich array of new or recently unearthed sources, including interviews with veterans, this is the unforgettable story of the Big Red Oneâ€™s nineteen hours of hellâ€”and their ultimate triumphâ€”on June 6, 1944.

INCLUDES PHOTOGRAPHS
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Country USA
Brand Dutton Caliber
Manufacturer Penguin Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2015-05-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780451415301

Country	USA
Brand	Dutton Caliber
Manufacturer	Penguin Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2015-05-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780451415301

The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach

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