Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II

The Deadly Brotherhood: The American Combat Soldier in World War II by John C McManus. Published by Presidio Press, Novato, CA, 1998. 1st Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. 353 Pgs. ISBN 0891416552. Provides accounts from veterans of nearly every division (armor, infantry, airborne, marine) that saw combat in WWII. These soldiers carried out the same dirty, monotonous, dangerous job day after day and did it successfully. Not only did they do it in radically different circumstances against different enemies, but they themselves often came from completely different regional or ethnic backgrounds. Numerous works of military history have been written from the perspective of those at the top. The stories of the ordinary soldier who carried out the policies and did the fighting has not been adequately related or understood. Now it is the dogfaces' turn to talk. Illustrated with black and white photos. Description text copyright 2015 BooksForComfort. Item ID 30381.