Easy Company Soldier: The Legendary Battles of a Sergeant from World War II's "Band of Brothers" | 
 enlarge | Authors: Don Malarkey, Bob Welch
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 3895
Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6 x 1.1
ISBN: 0312378491
Dewey Decimal Number: 940.541273092
EAN: 9780312378493
ASIN: 0312378491
Publication Date: May 13, 2008
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Sgt. Don Malarkey takes us not only into the battles fought from Normandy to Germany, but into the heart and mind of a soldier who beat the odds to become an elite paratrooper, and lost his best friend during the nightmarish engagement at Bastogne. Drafted in 1942, Malarkey arrived at Camp Toccoa in Georgia and was one of the one in six soldiers who earned their Eagle wings. He went to England in 1943 to provide cover on the ground for the largest amphibious military attack in history: Operation Overlord. In the darkness of D-day morning, Malarkey parachuted into France and within days was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroism in battle. He fought for twenty-three days in Normandy, nearly eighty in Holland, thirty-nine in Bastogne, and nearly thirty more in and near Haugenau, France, and the Ruhr pocket in Germany. This is his dramatic tale of those bloody days fighting his way from the shores of France to the heartland of Germany, and the epic story of how an adventurous kid from Oregon became a leader of men.
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In-Depth and Thought Provoking August 14, 2008
This is my favorite book from any of the recent releases by Easy Company veterans. The writing style is smooth and the emotions are clear. This is the kind of memoir a person should be proud of and the personal narratives bring out a surprisingly sensitive side to the paratrooper sergeant that is the subject of this book. Highly recommended for anyone!
A true gentleman August 8, 2008
My wife and I play pool. Most Thursday afternoons, around 4:00 P.M., a true gentleman strolls into The Cue Ball, Salem, Oregon. I'm not a war buff. I don't have a collection of war books. I bought the book because I've had the honor of meeting the man. I found this book to be a fantastic read...other reviews here do a good job of describing that.
I guess my reason for writing this is to assure you that Sgt. Donald Malarkey deserves all the respect he receives. The regulars of The Cue Ball know who the toughest guy there is. At least, after reading this book, I do.
The Human Cost of War August 8, 2008
While readers may revel in the glory and excitement of a war they've never fought, this book, without meaning to, gives an honest, begrudging account of the tragic personal cost of war to those who fought and survived. In this sense it is a moving, at times heart breaking and compelling documentary.
It took real courage to face fear in battle, and I am sure even more for the author to write this book.
A GREAT READ FROM START TO FINISH July 24, 2008
MR MALARKEY BRINGS THE " BAND OF BROTHERS" MEN INTO A CLOSER INSPECTION, THE BOOK IS WELL WRITTEN, A NATURAL FLOW, GIVES THE READER A REAL FEEL FOR THE WAR. PUT THIS ON YOUR " TO READ LIST" AT THE TOP
Another member of the Band of Brothers shares his life in and out of uniform. July 18, 2008
Don Marlarky shares with us his experiences as a member of the famed Band of Brothers, Easy Company. His memory of his life in and out of uniform is remarkable for any man, let alone one who was 86 when this book was written. Kudos to his family for encouraging him to write this book for us to respect, honor and enjoy. You will not believe how fast this book reads. There is plenty of action and insight into the heart, mind and soul of one of the most effective fighting men in Easy Co. From Currahee to Zel am See we are transported through one man's experiences as an elite paratrooper who fought more days than most of the men of Easy. You will truly find it hard to put this book down.
A.E. Wentworth
Military History buff
Respector of our WWII veterans
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