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Rangers in World War II

By: Ballantine Books

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Ballantine Books)


Product Info

Title
Rangers in World War II
Publisher
Category
Author
Robert W. Black
Publish Year
1992
Pages
430
Dimensions
4.5x7x1"
NKG Part #
2148188592
Type
Softcover

Description

From the deadly shores of North Africa to the invasion of Sicily to the fierce jungle hell of the Pacific, the contribution of the World War II Ranger Battalions far outweighed their numbers. They were ordinary men on an extraordinary mission, experiencing the full measure of the fear, exhaustion, and heroism of combat in nearly every major invasion of the war. Whether spearheading a landing force or scouting deep behind enemy lines, these highly motivated, highly trained volunteers led the way for other soldiers -- they were Rangers.
With first-person interviews, in-depth research, and a complete appendix naming every Ranger known to have served, author Robert Black, a Ranger himself, has made the battles of WWII come to life through the struggles of the men who fought to win the greatest war the world has ever seen.