A Soldier's Journal

Rothbart, David

ISBN 10: 0743458656 / ISBN 13: 9780743458658

Published by UNKNO, 2003

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clean and sturdy copy, unmarked, signed by author. jn.

Seller Inventory # Sq23615

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Soldier's Journal
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0743458656
• ISBN 13: 9780743458658
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Memoir

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Synopsis

A provocative memoir of World War II chronicles the exploits and campaigns of the 22nd Infantry Regiment on its drive across France to the Battle of Hurtgen Forest, detailing the horrors and chaos of war, the heartwarming relationships among the men, and more.

About the Author

DAVID ROTHBART was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on April 22, 1916, the second of four children. He graduated from Delaware Valley College in Bucks County, PA, majoring in horticulture. Inducted into the Army on February 14, 1942, he served in the European Theater of Operations, landing in Normandy, France, shortly after D-Day. He was awarded the Bronze Star with five battle stars and was honorably discharged form the Army on September 28, 1945, with the rank of sergeant. After the war he became a successful businessman, retiring after thirty years in the furniture business. He has been married to the former Dorothy Perlis for over fifty years. The Rothbarts live in Pittsburgh and have three daughters and nine grandchildren.