No Better Place to Die: Ste-MRe Eglise, June 1944: The Battle for La Fi?Re Bridg

Description: No Better Place to Die: Ste-MRe Eglise, June 1944 by Robert M. Murphy "Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale." Military Magazine, November 2010As part of the massive Allied invasion of Normandy, three airborne divisions were dropped behind enemy lines to sew confusion in the German rear and prevent panzer reinforcements from reaching the beaches. In the dark early hours of D-Day, this confusion was achieved well enough, as nearly every airborne unit missed its drop zone, creating a kaleidoscope of small-unit combat. Fortunately for the Allies, the 505th Regimental Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division hit on or near its drop zone. Its task was to seize the vital crossroads of Ste Mère Eglise, and to hold the bridge over the Merderet River at nearby La Fière. Benefiting from dynamic battlefield leadership, the paratroopers reached the bridge, only to be met by wave after wave of German tanks and infantry desperate to force the crossing.Reinforced by glider troops, who suffered terribly in their landings from the now-alert Germans, the 505th not only held the vital bridge for three days but launched a counterattack in the teeth of enemy fire to secure their objective once and for all, albeit at gruesome cost. In No Better Place to Die, Robert M. Murphy provides an objective narrative of countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its "you are there" detail. About the AuthorA Pathfinder and member of A Company, 505th PIR, Robert Murphy was wounded three times in action, and made all four combat jumps with his regiment, fighting in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Holland. After the war, he was instrumental in establishing the 505th RCT Association. Author Biography No World War II veteran is better known in 82nd Airborne circles than Robert M. ("Bob") Murphy. A Pathfinder and member of A Company, 505th PIR, Bob was wounded three times in action, and made all four combat jumps with his regiment, fighting in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Holland. He was decorated for valor for his role at La Fière, and is a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. After the war, he was instrumental in establishing the 505th RCT Association, of which he is the current president. He is also a past president of the 82nd Airborne Veterans Association. Table of Contents Foreword. By Colonel Mark J. Alexander Introduction. By Ian Daglish Part I: "No Better Place to Die." By Bob Murphy Chapter 1: Soldiers Tell the Tale Chapter 2: A Change of Plan Chapter 3: Operation Overlord: A Pathfinders View Chapter 4: The Battle at La Fi Review I found the book a fascinating read, and being there at the time I was reading it brought to life both the location I was in and added a better understanding of the book, and how it must have felt for the veterans who had to fight, and in many cases die, in that particular corner of a foreign field. A really well balanced and authoratative account. * *... this is an absolute gem of a book and a must for anyone interested in the Normandy campaign. * Combat and Survival *Those wanting an up-close and personal memoir of small unit infantry during Operation Overlord have an opportunity to receive it from an American fighting man who lived to tell the tale. * Military Magazine *I rate this very highly and would certainly recommend it to anyone * Model Armour *... an objective narrative of the countless acts of heroism, almost breathtaking in its you are there detail. * World War II Re-enactors Magazine *This is a fascinating look at the actions of the 82nd Airborne at La Fiere and Cauquigny. * Wargames Soldiers & Strategy * Review Quote "...well illustrated with plenty of relevant black and white photographs, this is an absolute gem of a book and a must for anyone interested in the Normandy Campaign." Details ISBN1935149881 Pages 288 Year 2011 ISBN-10 1935149881 ISBN-13 9781935149880 Format Paperback Author Robert M. Murphy Short Title NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE Language English Media Book Residence US Birth 1925 Death 2008 Publisher Casemate Publishers UK Release Date 2011-05-01 Imprint Casemate Publishers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-05-01 NZ Release Date 2011-05-01 Subtitle The Battle for La FièRe Bridge DEWEY 940.5421421 Illustrations 16-page photo section Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2011-06-08 US Release Date 2011-06-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137388188;

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