Dimensions
142 x 209 x 24mm
What happened during the Allies' push into northwestern Europe is a subject of enduring fascination. This is an authoritative account of the Americans' experiences by one of the greatest living historians, Paul Fussell. Fussell was there himself, and was severely wounded leading a rifle platoon in France. Here he relates the experiences of young, inexperienced soldiers on the front line against Hitler during the momentous closing year of the Second World War. Ordinary boys from all over America were playing their part in the destiny of Europe thousands of miles from home. They faced the scars of battle, loss of close comrades and the making of friendships, the elation of a few walkovers, and the responsibilities of victory and dealing with the defeated, displaced populations of northwestern Europe. In the end it was a mission to believe in and one which left a lifelong impression on the young men who saw action and experienced war at first hand.
