Dying Hard: Company B, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th US Infantry Division in WWII

Description: Dying Hard by French MacLean Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Of the 177 enlisted men who formed Company B in 1941, less than 7% percent were still with the unit in May 1945. Many of the absent 93% had died hard, brutal deaths in combat. Publisher Description Of the 177 enlisted men who formed Company B in 1941, less than 7% percent were still with the unit in May 1945. Many of the absent 93% had died hard, brutal deaths in combat. In the mold of the classic Band of Brothers, Col. French MacLean presents a dramatic, personalized history of a single company of the US Army through brutal combat in battles at locations such as Normandy, the Ardennes and HÜrtgen Forests, Merode Castle, and Remagen Bridge. This is the story of the 9th Divisions 39th Infantry Regiment, Company B. Company B was a true American melting pot of soldiers from diverse ethnic, religious, racial, and national backgrounds, including Black, Hispanic, White, Mexican, Lakota, Quechan, Canadian, Cuban, Hungarian, Austrian, Norwegian, Scottish, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Italian, Irish, Greek, Polish, Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant. Readers will learn about the heritage, upbringing, and experiences of individual soldiers along with the history of the unit. This is a personal, dramatic history. Numerous "vignettes" appear throughout the text, which provide contextual information about equipment, terminology, locations, and more. They function like a glossary but with greater detail and narrative effect. In total, 40 photos and 10 maps are included, most of which are previously unpublished. French MacLean is a retired colonel in the US Army and author of more than a dozen books on the Second World War; he is a recognized expert and experienced researcher. His father, Myron, served as a private in Company B. AUTHOR: French L. MacLean is a retired colonel in the US Army. He is the author of several Schiffer publications, including American Hangman and Custers Best. His father, Myron, fought in Company B against the Germans in Europe. French lives in Illinois. SELLING POINTS: . Readers will learn about the backgrounds and experiences of individual soldiers as they follow the unit from formation through the end of the war . Company B was engaged in intense combat throughout the war. The 9th Infantry Division suffered the second-most casualties of any division in the US Army . 40 photos and 10 maps are included, most of which are previously unpublished 40 b/w photos and maps Author Biography French L. MacLean is a retired colonel in the US Army. He is the author of several Schiffer publications, including American Hangman and Custers Best. His father, Myron, fought in Company B against the Germans in Europe. French lives in Illinois. Details ISBN 076436829X ISBN-13 9780764368295 Title Dying Hard Author French MacLean Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 360 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd GE_Item_ID:161587336; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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