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All the Way to Berlin: A Paratrooper at War in Europe
In mid-1943 James Megellas, known as “Maggie” to his fellow paratroopers, joined the 82d Airborne Division, his new “home” for the duration. His first taste of combat was in the rugged mountains outside Naples.
In October 1943, when most of the 82d departed Italy to prepare for the D-Day invasion of France, Lt. Gen. Mark Clark, the Fifth Army commander, requested that the d...more
In October 1943, when most of the 82d departed Italy to prepare for the D-Day invasion of France, Lt. Gen. Mark Clark, the Fifth Army commander, requested that the d...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
March 4th 2003
by Presidio Press
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I was travelling through the Dallas airport and saw a retired military man doing a book signing. I am sure I had just finished some testosterone filled spy novel and was looking for something to get me home. Also, I was not about to walk away from a man that reminded me of my grandpa Crumet, and how he risked his life in the greatest war of all time. I am a proud owner of a signed copy of this book.
War accounts are generally written by the men who commanded the troops. Rarely do you ...more
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This book is a war memoir from a very highly decorated WWII vet who saw a considerable amount of front line action. It's amazing what Megellas lived through and it's obvious that he was a top notch soldier. However, it's worth keeping in mind that this book was written by a retired soldier, not a writer. It was also written by the type of person who signs up to be a paratrooper. Neither of those are necessarily bad things. In fact, I'd say that this book is much more authentic than most acc...more
I really liked reading this book, it was well written and offered keen insight into some basic leadership ideas. I also appreciated reading about the personal views of battle presented by the author and other paratroopers who served in the 504th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne
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A great accounting of events in the European Theater of WWII. An excellent companion is Band of Brothers (TV Series). I also recommend A Bridge Too Far (Movie), as a contrast.
Father's Day gift from Matt and Keri that was signed by the author. Well written, the author does not omit the grisly details of hand to hand combat.
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