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Advance Men: My Reconnaissance Tour With Patton's Third Army
A World War II memoir. I served in Troop A of the 43rd Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron as part of Patton’s Third Army from October 1943 to November 1945 and was on the front lines from August 5, 1944 until Germany's surrender on May 7, 1945. This is my story.
124 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2017
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February 13, 2022
diary of a recon soldier in WW2
What it was like to be in recon for an armor division in WW2 Europe. Folksy kind of writing style. Not tooting his own horn, just one of America’s soldier describing as honestly as he can, one man’s service from 80 years ago. Technology has change but people haven’t. I appreciate his story and the time he took to share it.
What it was like to be in recon for an armor division in WW2 Europe. Folksy kind of writing style. Not tooting his own horn, just one of America’s soldier describing as honestly as he can, one man’s service from 80 years ago. Technology has change but people haven’t. I appreciate his story and the time he took to share it.
July 8, 2021
WWII stories from the ones who lived it
How nice that WWII veterans wrote their stories about their lives and their view of the war. It is very enjoyable reading knowing it is true and not just facts but the feelings and emotion from the author who was on the scene when it happened.
How nice that WWII veterans wrote their stories about their lives and their view of the war. It is very enjoyable reading knowing it is true and not just facts but the feelings and emotion from the author who was on the scene when it happened.
July 30, 2021
Heart Warming
A self narrated story of an American soldier who as a young man was forced to fight in WWII. Written in and told in a simple to understand and enjoy story. Fun reading and you may even shed a tear.
A self narrated story of an American soldier who as a young man was forced to fight in WWII. Written in and told in a simple to understand and enjoy story. Fun reading and you may even shed a tear.
December 28, 2021
Humble war hero!
Thank you for sharing so many of your memories and experiences. It was amazing how far your unit traveled behind enemy lines! The matter of fact storytelling is very humbling. This is why your generation is regarded as the Greatest Generation!
Thank you for sharing so many of your memories and experiences. It was amazing how far your unit traveled behind enemy lines! The matter of fact storytelling is very humbling. This is why your generation is regarded as the Greatest Generation!
July 20, 2023
Very reflective
A good biography of a young boy and his journey to manhood via WWII. Rather than focus on the details of the war, Bill recounts his feelings and experiences of the events from training through VE day and his return to civilian life. Interesting story.
A good biography of a young boy and his journey to manhood via WWII. Rather than focus on the details of the war, Bill recounts his feelings and experiences of the events from training through VE day and his return to civilian life. Interesting story.
August 2, 2021
Great Read!
Well done superb description of a soldier's life in WWII. From home to war and back. Detailed and very well done.
Well done superb description of a soldier's life in WWII. From home to war and back. Detailed and very well done.
August 3, 2021
Book review
While many of out world war II veterans are passing away its good to see their history thoughts and memories recorded for future generations.
While many of out world war II veterans are passing away its good to see their history thoughts and memories recorded for future generations.
January 14, 2022
bravo
Another of our great WW2 veterans memories are immortalized here in a sensational book. Many thanks to all of the greatest generation.
Another of our great WW2 veterans memories are immortalized here in a sensational book. Many thanks to all of the greatest generation.
January 30, 2022
Great story
This is a very special book and you will agree. I'm sure you'll find that it is very difficult to put down . A story of a young soldier e
This is a very special book and you will agree. I'm sure you'll find that it is very difficult to put down . A story of a young soldier e
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