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- First to the Rhine : the 6th Army Group in World War II / by Yeide, Harry.(CARDINAL)460487; Stout, Mark,1964-(CARDINAL)485165;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 383-388) and index.- Subjects: Allied Forces. Army Group, 6th; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
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- Shadows in the jungle : the Alamo Scouts behind Japanese lines in World War II / by Alexander, Larry,1951-;
Includes bibliographical references (page 321) and index.Introduction : The best of the best -- 1. Hollandia: "Looks like we walk home." -- 2. "I'll form my own intelligence unit." -- 3. Recruitment and training -- 4. The first mission -- 5. "God Bless you, brave soldiers." -- 6." ... The entire shoreline was ablaze." -- 7. Final operations in New Guinea -- 8." ... By far the best show I've ever seen." -- 9. The rescue at Cape Oransbari -- 10. "Maybe we can save the world." -- 11. Samar / Ormoc Bay -- 12. "Only an act of God is going to get you out." -- 13. First in, last out -- 14. "If I don't make it, it's up to you." -- 15. "I wouldn't trade the whole damned Jap Army for one Alamo Scout." -- 16. "It would have been near suicide." -- Epilogue: Through the years. -- Appendix A. Alamo Scout team rosters. -- Appendix B. Glossary of terms.Drawing on personal interviews with and recollections by veterans, the author chronicles the exploits of the Alamo Scouts, members of an elite Army reconnaissance unit during World War II, a group that spent weeks behind enemy lines to gather much needed intelligence for Allied forces in the Pacific.- Subjects: United States. Army. Army, 6th. Special Reconnaissance Unit.; USA Army Special Reconnaissance Unit; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945; Pazifikkrieg; Aufklärung;
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- Utah Beach : the amphibious landing and airborne operations on D-day, June 6, 1944 / by Balkoski, Joseph.(CARDINAL)275551;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 366-371) and index.Chapter 1. An Unsound Operation of War Chapter 2. Steadfast and Loyal Chapter 3. Overture to Overlord Chapter 4. Night of Nights Chapter 5. Hitting the Silk Chapter 6. All-Americans Chapter 7. So This Is France Chapter 8. Get in There and Take Chances Chapter 9. Something to Behold Chapter 10. Proud of You Chapter 11. The First Day of a Long Struggle. -- Appendix I: Allied casualties on Utah Beach and Cotentin Pennisula, June 6, 1944. Appendix II: Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross awards for valor on Utah Beach and Cotentin Pennisula, June 6, 1944. Appendix III: Firs-wave units on Utah Beach. Appendix IV: Initial parachute and glider assult, Cotentin Peninsula, June 6th 1944. Appendix V: Ninth Air Force, IX Troop Carrier Command, June 6, 1944, Appendix VI: Ninth Airforce IX Bomber Command, Utah Beach Bombing Mission, June 6, 1944. Appendix VII: U. S. Navy Force U Bombardment Group. Appendix Viii: Capt Frank Lillyman's Pathfinder Stick, June 6,1944, Appendix IX: Uniform and equipment of the U. S. Army paratroopers, 82nd Airborne Divisions, June 6, 1944.- Subjects: World War, 1939-1945;
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