Best Soldiers In World War 2 - April 2024

Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

“The greatest World War II story never told” (Esquire)—an enthralling account of the heroic mission to rescue the last survivors of the Bataan Death March. On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected U.S. troops slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty rugged miles to rescue 513 POWs languishing in a hellish camp, among them the last survivors of the infamous Bataan Death March. A recent prison massacre by Japanese soldiers elsewhere in the Philippines made the stakes impossibly high and left little time to plan the complex operation. In Ghost Soldiers Hampt... [Read More]

• ASIN: 038549565X
• ASIN: 038549565X
• ISBN: 038549565X
• Brand: Anchor
• Manufacturer: Anchor

The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau

The untold story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War. Written with Alex Kershaw's trademark narrative drive and vivid immediacy, The Liberator traces the remarkable battlefield journey of maverick U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks through the Allied liberation of Europe—from the first landing in Italy to the final death throes of the Third Reich.Over five hundred bloody days, Sparks and his infantry unit battled from the beaches of Sicily through the mountains of Italy and France, ultimately enduring bitter and desperate winter combat against the die-... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0307888002
• ASIN: 0307888002
• ISBN: 9780307888006
• Brand: Kershaw Alex
• Manufacturer: Broadway Books

Spearhead: An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II

NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER “A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing’s turret and dials up a battle scene to rival the peak moments of Fury.”—The Wall Street JournalFrom the author of the international bestseller A Higher Call comes the riveting World War II story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy. When Clarence Smoyer is assigned to the gunner’... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0804176728
• ASIN: 0804176728
• ISBN: 0804176728
• Brand: Ballantine Books
• Manufacturer: Ballantine Books

The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II

A NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author of The Liberator and Avenue of Spies returns with an utterly immersive, adrenaline-driven account of D-Day combat. “Meet the assaulters: pathfinders plunging from the black, coxswains plowing the whitecaps, bareknuckle Rangers scaling sheer rock . . . Fast-paced and up close, this is history’s greatest story reinvigorated as only Alex Kershaw can.”—Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author of Spearhead and A Higher Call Beginning in the predawn darkness of June 6, 1944, The First Wave follows the remarkable men ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0451490053
• ASIN: 0451490053
• ISBN: 0451490053
• Manufacturer: Dutton Caliber

Best Little Stories from World War II: More than 100 true stories

The untold stories of bravery, triumph, and redemption in the depths of the darkest world war.Behind the great powers, global military conflict, and infamous battles are more than 100 incredible stories that bring to life the Second World War. During the six years of war were countless little-known moments of profound triumph and tragedy, bravery and cowardice, and good and evil.These amazing and unbelievable stories of brotherhood, redemption, escape, and civilian courage shed new light on the war that gripped the entire world. Experience the action through the eyes of people like:Lieutenant ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 140224357X
• UPC: 760789230868
• ASIN: 140224357X
• ISBN: 140224357X
• Brand: Brand: Cumberland House
• Manufacturer: Cumberland House

The Longest Winter: The Battle of the Bulge and the Epic Story of WWII's Most Decorated Platoon

The epic story of the vastly outnumbered platoon that stopped Germany's leading assault in the Ardennes forest and prevented Hitler's most fearsome tanks from overtaking American positionsOn the morning of December 16, 1944, eighteen men of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance platoon attached to the 99th Infantry Division found themselves directly in the path of the main thrust of Hitler's massive Ardennes offensive. Despite being vastly outnumbered, they were told to hold their position "at all costs." Throughout the day, the platoon repulsed three large German assaults in a fierce day-long b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0306814404
• ASIN: 0306814404
• ISBN: 0306814404
• Brand: Kershaw, Alex
• Manufacturer: Da Capo Press

The Things Our Fathers Saw: The Untold Stories of the World War II Generation from Hometown, USA-Voices of the Pacific Theater

How soon we forget. Or perhaps, we were never told. That is understandable, given what they saw. But, it happened. From the book: -'I was talking to a shipmate of mine waiting for the motor launch, and all at once I saw a plane go over our ship. I did not know what it was, but the fellow with me said, 'That's a Jap plane, Jesus!' It went down and dropped a torpedo. Then I saw the Utah turn over.' ~U.S. Navy seaman, Pearl Harbor -'Rage is instantaneous. He's looking at me from a crawling position. I didn't shoot him; I went and kicked him in the head. Rage does funny things. After I kicked him,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0996480005
• ASIN: 0996480005
• ISBN: 0996480005
• Manufacturer: Matthew A. Rozell

World War II: The Definitive Visual History from Blitzkrieg to the Atom Bomb

World War II: The Definitive Visual History is a comprehensive, authoritative, yet accessible guide to the people, politics, events, and lasting effects of World War II. Perhaps the most complex, frightening, and destructive event in global history, the Second World War saw the heights of human courage and the depth of human degradation. World War II presents a complete overview of the war, including the rise of Hitler and the Nazi party, fascism, Pearl Harbor, Hiroshima, and the D-Day landings. This book also looks at the enduring effects of World War II during succeeding decades. Expanded wi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465436022
• UPC: 790778036027
• ASIN: 1465436022
• ISBN: 1465436022
• Brand: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
• Manufacturer: DK

JIETENGFEI Army Action Figures.200 Piece Soldier Toys of World War 2.Army in 4 Colors with 4 Flags,America England Germany and Japan in A Bucket 6.3 in X 6.5 in

This big bucket of army men contains soldier figurines from World War 2, including American soldiers, German soldiers, Japanese soldiers, and British soldiers. These military figurines are great for educational lessons, class projects, dioramas, or even party favors.

• ASIN: B07H5CQZQR
• ASIN: B07H5CQZQR
• Brand: JIETENGFEI
• Manufacturer: JIETENGFEI

Honesty in World War 2

WW2 through the eyes of a child: It is mid-summer, 1944 and Britain is embroiled in war. A large percentage of city and town dwellers are being killed; homes bombed, and personal belongings destroyed. The people not only fear for their own safety, but they also realize, that even if they are fortunate enough to survive there is a slim chance their offspring will not. They feel they have no choice, but to send their children to remote country villages to be raised by strangers, in the hope they will have a better life. The only adults permitted to travel with the children are mothers with young... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07FTFDC1L
• ASIN: B07FTFDC1L
• Manufacturer: BookRix

Empires, Soldiers, and Citizens: A World War I Sourcebook

Empires, Soldiers, and Citizens 2/e offers a vivid range of eyewitness perspectives - from female munitions workers to Indian troops in France - which explore the social, cultural, and military dimensions of World War I. This second edition includes added material to reflect the very latest historical thinking.  Combines documents and themes that have proven successful in the first edition with new sources and topics that are currently at the forefront of historical debate and research Now features 59 new documents which illustrate the imperial dimensions of the conflict and broaden the co... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0470655836
• ASIN: 0470655836
• ISBN: 9780470655832
• Brand: Wiley-Blackwell
• Manufacturer: Wiley-Blackwell

The Winter Soldier

Winner of the Northern California Book AwardA New York Times Editors' Choice PickA Washington Post Notable Book of 2018A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of 2018An NPR Best Book of 2018National Bestseller"The Winter Soldier brims with improbable narrative pleasures...These pages crackle with excitement... A spectacular success." --Anthony Marra, New York Times Book Review"A dream of a novel... Part mystery, part war story, part romance." --Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot SeeVienna, 1914. Lucius is a twenty-two-year-old medical student when World War I explodes across Europe. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0316477591
• ASIN: 0316477591
• ISBN: 0316477591
• Manufacturer: Back Bay Books

Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two

"Readers who choose the book for the attraction of Navajo code talking and the heat of battle will come away with more than they ever expected to find."—Booklist, starred review Throughout World War II, in the conflict fought against Japan, Navajo code talkers were a crucial part of the U.S. effort, sending messages back and forth in an unbreakable code that used their native language. They braved some of the heaviest fighting of the war, and with their code, they saved countless American lives. Yet their story remained classified for more than twenty years. But now Joseph Bruchac brings the... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0142405965
• ASIN: 0142405965
• ISBN: 0142405965
• Brand: Speak
• Manufacturer: Speak

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

• ASIN: 1400064163
• ASIN: 1400064163
• ISBN: 9781400064168
• Brand: Random House
• Manufacturer: Random House

Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940

In 1939, tiny Finland waged war-the kind of war that spawns legends-against the mighty Soviet Union, and yet their epic struggle has been largely ignored. Guerrillas on skis, heroic single-handed attacks on tanks, unfathomable endurance, and the charismatic leadership of one of this century's true military geniuses-these are the elements of both the Finnish victory and a gripping tale of war.

• ASIN: 1565122496
• ASIN: 1565122496
• ISBN: 1565122496
• Brand: Algonquin Books
• Manufacturer: Algonquin Books

Ghost Soldiers : The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission

Chronicles the daring mission of the elite U.S. Army Sixth Ranger Battalion to slip behind enemy lines in the Philippines and rescue the 513 American and British POWs who had spent over three years in

• UPC: 1735542
• Rating: 4.429

The Storm on Our Shores : One Island, Two Soldiers, and the Forgotten Battle of World War II

9781508283157

• UPC: 738585980

The Storm on Our Shores : One Island, Two Soldiers, and the Forgotten Battle of World War II

The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the best-selling The Big Year traces how a World War II soldier's discoveries in a Japanese surgeon's diary helped change a war-torn America's perceptions of Japan. 150,000 first

• UPC: 32979231
• Rating: 5.0

To Hell and Back : The Classic Memoir of World War II by America's Most Decorated Soldier

The most decorated soldier of World War II, Audie Murphy, describes the campaigns he fought in Italy , France, and

• UPC: 1721342
• Rating: 3.5

MacArthur's Spies : The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II

"On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by U.S. forces. Manila was a strategic port, a romantic American outpost, and a jewel of a city ... Thousands of soldiers surrendered and were

• UPC: 196725762

Soldiers of a Different Cloth : Notre Dame Chaplains in World War II

In Soldiers of a Different Cloth, New York Times best-selling author and military historian John Wukovits tells the inspiring story of thirty-five chaplains and missionaries who, while garnering little acclaim, performed extraordinary feats of courage

• UPC: 338753736

The Liberator : One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau

The untold story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War. Written with Alex Kershaw's trademark narrative drive and vivid immediacy, The Liberator traces the remarkable battlefield journey of

• UPC: 23079820
• Rating: 4.069

Conscience : Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family--a Test of Will andFaith in World War I

Norman Thomas and his brothers' upbringing prepared them for a life of service--but their calls to conscience threatened to tear them apart. "Conscience" is Louisa Thomas's beautifully written account of the remarkable Thomas brothers at

• UPC: 19405969
• Rating: 4.0

Easy Company Soldier : The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from World War II's "Band of Brothers"

The harrowing memoir of a "Band of Brothers" soldier who spent more consecutive days in combat than any other member of WWII's Easy

• UPC: 10734351

We Were Heroes: The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins, a World War II Soldier - eBook

Newbery and Coretta Scott King award-winning author Walter Dean Myers's the WWII JOURNAL OF SCOTT PENDLETON COLLINS is now available in paperback, with an exciting repackaging! Following in the footsteps of his father and great-grandfather,

• UPC: 304487237
• Rating: 3.833