Diese Serie taucht in die vergessenen Heldentaten des Zweiten Weltkriegs ein und konzentriert sich auf das oft übersehene 3. Bataillon. Sie schildert ihre unglaubliche Reise vom strengen Training bis zu entscheidenden Kampfeinsätzen. Durch erschütternde Berichte vom D-Day und darüber hinaus erleben die Leser außergewöhnlichen Mut, Opferbereitschaft und Kameradschaft von Soldaten, deren Geschichten endlich ans Licht gebracht werden.
The exploits of the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment have long been overshadowed by those of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion. Yet the actions of the 3rd Battalion during the D-Day landings were every bit as incredible. This title offers an account of the experiences of the 3rd Battalion from training through to D-Day and beyond.
Tells the story of the 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division as they dropped into Holland as part of Operation Market Garden. This book also tells the story of many of America's best soldiers as they fought and died in Holland.
The last installment of the 3/506 PIR s story covers its involvement in the bitter fight to hold Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, to its final destination: Hitler's mountain retreat.