Geronimo!: American Paratroopers in World War II

by William B. Breuer

Recounts the major paratroop operations of World War II, shares interviews with participants, and briefly sketches the history of airborne infantry

Genres: World War II, Nonfiction

621 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1989

About the author

William B. Breuer landed with the first assault waves in Normandy on D-Day (June 6, 1944), then fought across Europe. Later, he founded a daily newspaper on a string in Rolla, Missouri, and after that, a highly successful public relations firm in St. Louis, Missouri. He had been writing books full time since 1982

Reviews

[Adam]

Great book packed with historical facts and great stories about real every day people who became heroes. Good read it might be a bit overwhelming at first but keep at it you’ll be glad in the end.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

A superb mix of personal stories and underlying historical views. Love those guys but won't get me to jump out of a good airplane.

[patrick Lorelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the history behind it. Did not know they actualy made jumps in the pacific. Also more history about europe. Great book.