Currahee! - Hardcover

Burgett, Donald; Burgett, Donald, R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0891416811 ISBN 13: 9780891416814

Publisher: Presidio Press, 1999

Synopsis

This acknowledged classic vividly portrays the tragic chaos of war accompanied by incredible acts of heroism in the midst of death and destruction.

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From the Back Cover

"A fascinating tale of personal combat...portrays the courage, endurance, initiative and fighting qualities of an American soldier on a European battlefield of World War II."
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower

"I have read a lot of books on the experience of combat from both World Wars, and this is by a longshot the best. Without qualification."
-- Stephen E. Ambrose (from the Foreword)

A Military Book Club Selection

"Without false heroics, everything is here, man's cruelty and kindness under stress, fear and courage, hope and despair."
-- Life

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Donald R.Burgett Seven Roads To Hell
A screaming eagle at Bastogne "A marvelous book."
-- Stephen E. Ambrose

"A stirring combat memoir."
-- Kirkus Reviews

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Edition details

• Publisher: Presidio Press
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891416811
• ISBN 13: 9780891416814
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256