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#1293171 in Books Potomac Books Inc. 2001-03-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .58 x 6.00l; .80 #File Name: 1574883488254 pagesThis fast-moving memoir of T. Moffatt Burriss shows his extraordinary role as a platoon leader and company commander with the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in Europe and North Africa during World War II.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Strike and HoldBy BrnzramWhat a book! Another example of American courage and real bravery from all over this great country of ours. It is an honor to remember this generation of men who gave greatly for our freedoms today!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Writer and In-Depth First Person ActionBy toadrancherT. Moffatt Burriss became my hero; once I had read his book. He was an educator before entering the Army in WWII. It is an honor to know that such a brave leader of men was born and raised in my home state. I have since come to know Mr. Burriss as my personal friend; and am honored to be considered a friend of his!This book; rather than trying to give cold; hard historical facts (who commanded what company; where; for how long; etc.; etc.; Mr Burriss takes the reader into cold; noisy airplanes; leaping to an unknown fate; in the dark; behind enemy lines; and fighting tree to trench for combat advantage; under enemy fire. A true American hero; with a chest full of medals to show it.An exciting book; which I have had the privilege to share with friends and family. And; if you ever watch the Military Channel; you know his face and voice already! The authority on airborne operations during WWII.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The Other BookendBy John E. NevolaThe 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment was arguably the finest regiment in the United States Army. While members of the 505th and 506th PIR might disagree; the Oh-Four was right up there in reputation and feats of arms. T. Moffatt Burriss was a combat leader in this excellent regiment in all of its major battles. He led some of the finest soldiers to ever field arms and they became legends as "those devils in baggy pants" described by a German soldier who had to face them.This book should be read in conjunction with "All The Way To Berlin" by James Magellas. Having served as officers in the same unit and participating in the same campaigns; cross referencing both books yields a complete picture of those battles.The Wall River Crossing; by paratroopers untrained in such tactics; was considered by many the greatest feat of arms in the Second World War. Burriss provides a stirring; pulse-pounding recount of that victorious fight and blood-boiling aftermath as the British tanks refused to advance on the last bridge at Arnhem after crossing the Nijmegan Bridge.Burriss rightfully pounds home the theme that the people of Holland are more appreciative of what Americans did in World War II than Americans are. His conclusion seeks recognition for the sacrifices made by his fellow countrymen from those living today that benefit from their exertions. I could not agree more with this sentiment. Get the book and read for yourself how the Dutch schoolchildren place fresh flowers on American graves and monuments regularly in a gesture of thanks.John E. NevolaAuthor of The Last Jump - A Novel of World War II
