Seven days in hell In June 1944, the Allies launched a massive amphibious invasion against Nazi-held France. But under the cover of darkness, a new breed of fighting man leapt from airplanes through a bullet-stitched, tracer-lit sky to go behind German lines. These were the Screaming Eagles of the newly formed 101st Airborne Division. Their job was to strike terror into the Nazi defenders, delay reinforcements, and kill any enemy soldiers they met. In the next seven days, the men of the 101st fought some of the most ferocious close-quarter combat in all of World War II. Now Donald R. Burgett looks back at the nonstop, nightmarish fighting across body-strewn fields, over enemy-held hedgerows, through blown-out towns and devastated forests. This harrowing you-are-there chronicle captures a baptism by fire of a young Private Burgett, his comrades, and a new air-mobile fighting force that would become a legend of war.
Download and start listening now!
"Set in 1943, the author enlisted as a paratrooper. This book is a record of his encounter with war. The book has humor, pathos and it has violence and horror. I'd say it's quite a book if you care for this genre. I think it may be an entirely too accurate portrayal about of WWII." — June (4 out of 5 stars)
"Set in 1943, the author enlisted as a paratrooper. This book is a record of his encounter with war. The book has humor, pathos and it has violence and horror. I'd say it's quite a book if you care for this genre. I think it may be an entirely too accurate portrayal about of WWII."
" A great personal account of the paratroopers and their role in the invasion of Europe in WWII. "
" Very intense, brutal, and with zero fat. It's kind of an unsentimental Saving Private Ryan. I want to read all of Burgett's books. "
" An excellent, detailed account of a WWII paratrooper in the early days of the European invasion. I'm looking forward to completing the other three titles! "
" First person account of a 101 Airborne trooper from basic training to D-Day. It will give you goosebumps. Fantastic! "
" War is hell and this book proves it. "
" Excellent account of the Normandy landing and follow through in France. "
" This is one of the best war memoirs I've read. "
" An amazing autobiography from a soldier who fought a good fight. Burgett's writing style is not refined, but authentic. A must read for anyone who enjoys paratrooper stories. "
" Met the author at Utah Beach, Normandy in May 2008. Having been to several places mentioned in the book really enhanced the read. "
" I have read a lot of personal accounts on World War II, this is one of the best. It felt like I was there. I could not put it down. I have read it twice and may read it again. "
" Good book that helps fill in some additional information about the 101st at Normandy. If you like Band of Brothers you need to read this one also... get balanced.. "
" Was reading this book on a camping trip and my dad ripped it in half. I guess it was because I was only half german and He is all german. "
David Guion is an actor and screenwriter. He is a founding member of the improvisational comedy group Circus Maximus and has appeared in numerous New York stage roles. He has recorded a number of audio books and is currently at work on two screenplays in development with Miramax and Disney.
Audiobooks Were Restored to Your Cart
[ShoppingCartItemsAddedOnMerge] audiobook(s) were left in your cart from a previous visit, and saved to your account for your convenience. You may view or remove these audiobooks on the shopping cart page.