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From The Bronx To Berchtesgaden: The Combat Memoir of a WWII Hero
The author, Murray Soskil, is the recipient of two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and six Battle Stars for service in southern France and Germany with the 3rd Infantry Division. As a dogface soldier, he fought in some of the most bitter battles of the war, liberated two concentration camps, and captured Hitler's private mountain retreat in Berchtesgaden (Band of Brothers had the facts wrong here). His memoir is testimony to the bravery of American servicemen in the face of evil.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2012
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March 10, 2021
Astounding
A more honest or passionate account cannot be found. To meet this hero would be an honor. I popped out just after the war, my dad was KIA, so I have skin in the game and I recommend this account highly.
A more honest or passionate account cannot be found. To meet this hero would be an honor. I popped out just after the war, my dad was KIA, so I have skin in the game and I recommend this account highly.
August 17, 2024
I was enjoying this book , but had not got far when I realised that although it was supposed to be a true story it did not check out.
Firstly, several times the writer stated that Warminster where he was stationed was a city , it is a very small town .
I forgave that , as an Americanism .
Then he said he worked 10hours a day for 6 days a week , leaving him one day off a week .
So he bought a bicycle and decided to see the sights , ok !
Next page he says he went to see Sherwood Forest !
I then gave up , as that is 180 miles ,
Thought of that as so fictitious, then what else was made up .
Couldn’t waste my time !!!
Firstly, several times the writer stated that Warminster where he was stationed was a city , it is a very small town .
I forgave that , as an Americanism .
Then he said he worked 10hours a day for 6 days a week , leaving him one day off a week .
So he bought a bicycle and decided to see the sights , ok !
Next page he says he went to see Sherwood Forest !
I then gave up , as that is 180 miles ,
Thought of that as so fictitious, then what else was made up .
Couldn’t waste my time !!!
June 26, 2021
Another example of World War Two
I was a teenager to young for this war, but remember several men in the small local community, who went through the action from France thru Germany. They were always considered as shell shocked, we were not advanced enough to understand that it changed some men to see and go thru what they did.
I was a teenager to young for this war, but remember several men in the small local community, who went through the action from France thru Germany. They were always considered as shell shocked, we were not advanced enough to understand that it changed some men to see and go thru what they did.
September 16, 2024
Pulls No Punches
I believe that Sgt Soskil told his story of his experiences in WWII with total and humble honesty. He did not glorify war or his part in the war. War is sometimes necessary but it is an ugly business that should be left as a last resort. This should be on a must read list for high school and college.
I believe that Sgt Soskil told his story of his experiences in WWII with total and humble honesty. He did not glorify war or his part in the war. War is sometimes necessary but it is an ugly business that should be left as a last resort. This should be on a must read list for high school and college.
December 10, 2020
What can I say....
This book/adventure is a perfect example of why we call them "The Greatest Generation". I pray our descendants never forget them and what they endured and accomplished.
This book/adventure is a perfect example of why we call them "The Greatest Generation". I pray our descendants never forget them and what they endured and accomplished.
February 4, 2021
Good book
Have a personal look into the life of a infantry man. Very soulful look into the misery and hardship they face. It's a shame they don't get the credit the higher ups receive. Was uplifting in his showing compassion for his fellow soldiers.
Have a personal look into the life of a infantry man. Very soulful look into the misery and hardship they face. It's a shame they don't get the credit the higher ups receive. Was uplifting in his showing compassion for his fellow soldiers.
March 11, 2021
Combat
A true story of an American foot soldier fighting in Europe. The hardships faced and the deep sense of loss when members of his union were killed. A true hero who despite being scared did his duty.
A true story of an American foot soldier fighting in Europe. The hardships faced and the deep sense of loss when members of his union were killed. A true hero who despite being scared did his duty.
November 11, 2020
Great first hand account and Soldier Story!
December 10, 2020
One of the best WW2 combat infantryman memoirs I have read. Fascinating. I learned a lot. Well written.
November 28, 2021
Review
Great read about wwII. I was infantry in Vietnam. Its good to understand the trials of wwII veterans. A brave group of men! A great generation
Great read about wwII. I was infantry in Vietnam. Its good to understand the trials of wwII veterans. A brave group of men! A great generation
January 24, 2022
Salute!
Awe inspiring firsthand account of frontline battlefield hardships and horrors in the European theater. All thumbs up. An honor to read. Bravo!
Awe inspiring firsthand account of frontline battlefield hardships and horrors in the European theater. All thumbs up. An honor to read. Bravo!
February 11, 2022
Great story
This book will hold your attention right from the beginning to the very end. You rarely get the foot soldiers perspective so this was a real eye opener.
This book will hold your attention right from the beginning to the very end. You rarely get the foot soldiers perspective so this was a real eye opener.
May 17, 2022
great account of experiences
Well written and no heroics. Just a guy that did what he was told and was lucky enough and smart enough to make it back. I salute you sir.
Well written and no heroics. Just a guy that did what he was told and was lucky enough and smart enough to make it back. I salute you sir.
May 13, 2023
Really good first person account of infantry combat
Really enjoyed reading WW2 infantry combat from the eyes of of pvt thru nco through the most difficult European battles
Really enjoyed reading WW2 infantry combat from the eyes of of pvt thru nco through the most difficult European battles
October 19, 2023
excellent account of a hero
Truly a man of great honor, courage, dedication and pride. I cannot imagine what he endured and thank him and his family for his and Pearls sacrifice.
Truly a man of great honor, courage, dedication and pride. I cannot imagine what he endured and thank him and his family for his and Pearls sacrifice.
June 28, 2013
Murray Soskil enlisted in the Army shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This is the story of a man who went through the entire war and was only nicked by gravel from one artillary shell landing nearby. Here was a man who was quickly promoted to Corporal then to Sergeant and turned down a battlefield commission because he didn't want to leave his men. Not that it mattered, because by the time the war ended, he and only one other man were still around from the unit that went oversears together.
He received two silver stars, one bronze star, and a French medal for valor. An auto-biography (covering the span of the war), his awards show that he was a decorated soldier, but he minimizes his exploits and displays a modest humility.
He received two silver stars, one bronze star, and a French medal for valor. An auto-biography (covering the span of the war), his awards show that he was a decorated soldier, but he minimizes his exploits and displays a modest humility.
May 25, 2015
Really a great book by a real WW2 hero. Just an ordinary guy does some really extraordinary things. The stuff about men who are scared but do it anyway. AND He and his wife make their marriage work for the long haul. A great romance in a way.
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