COL. BEN VANDERVOORT : The Way We Were (WWII American Paratroopers Portrait Series #4) - Softcover

Michel De Trez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2960017676 ISBN 13: 9782960017670

Publisher: D-Day Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The 505th PIR is one of the best parachute regiments to come out of World War II. The 2nd Battalion did much to earn this reputation and its records shows that its fearless commander, Colonel Benjamin H. Vandervoort was highly responsible for acquiring that accolade. The two DSCs he earned are certainly there to support it.

This booklet, profusely illustrated, based on historical facts, interviews of key personalities related to the introduction of the cricket within the airborne units, and vintage documents tries to dismiss the generally accepted ideas and report the true history of the legendary cricket of D-Day. Who initiated it all, where were the crickets produced, and who produced them? What type was official issue and which units used them? For the first time, these questions have now been answered.

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Review

Michel de Trez has a well earned reputation as a leading authority on the World War II airborne troops. Due to his reputation, and contacts, Michel has obtained access to rare historical material. The material related to the World War II experience of Major Daniel McIlvoy; regimental surgeon of the 505th PIR, is such an example. In his usual excellent manner, Michel shares this important material related to the often neglected story of the medics and their essential role. Once again, Michel has created a wonderful mix of period photographs, artifacts, and accounts with his expert commentary to tell the "story". * Charles Counts, USA * I had never seen so much medical equipment in a book and so many unpublished pictures of the Medics in Normandy. Very, very impressive. * Mark Sluits, Holland *

Edition details

• Publisher: D-Day Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2960017676
• ISBN 13: 9782960017670
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88