The Fool Lieutenant - Softcover

Heinen, Margo; Moen, Marcia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970525702 ISBN 13: 9780970525703

Publisher: Meadowlark Publishing Co, 2000

Synopsis

A personal account of D-Day and World War II as told by Ranger Robert Edlin, Platoon Commander of A Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion. Using a single hand grenade, he and his all-star patrol captured an entire German garrison of 800 people, earning him the Distinguished Service Cross and the title - "The Fool Lieutenant". The Rangers were an elite group of the Army Infantry - all volunteers. The Army Ranger exemplified the highest standards of courage, determination, ruggedness and fighting ability.

About this title

About the Author:

Marcia Moen and Margo Heinen, twin sisters, are both natives of Minnesota. Their first book, "Reflections of Courage on D-Day and the Days that Followed", was written about their uncle, Charles "Ace" Parker, 5th Ranger Battalion, Co A Commander. They both currently reside in Minnesota and are involved in the planning of the next Ranger reunion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Meadowlark Publishing Co
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0970525702
• ISBN 13: 9780970525703
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320