The All Americans in World War II: A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War
by Phil Nordyke

List Price: $34.95  Hardback: 192 Pages
Publisher: Zenith
Publish Date: May 19, 2006

Review by Brian Williams.




Book Description

On the night of 9/10 July 1943 the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as they made their first parachute assault of World War II. Three others would follow: Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. In total the division served more than three hundred days in combat, a record unmatched by any other American division.

With nearly 400 historic photographs, many never before published, The All Americans in World War II provides a complete photographic history of the 82nd Airborne Division as it fought it way across Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany, ultimately all the way to Berlin as part of the American occupation forces. This book is an essential addition to any serious World War II collection and a tribute to the fighting spirit of this legendary division.

Review

The All Americans in World War II: A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War is a must-own if you are interested in US Airborne operations in Europe. The title of the book says it all. This book has 365 photos and 31 excellent maps which details the 82nd's operations in Western Europe.

The maps are very well-done and the photographs are unique (from the National Archives, the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum and personal collections). The book also has concise narratives with each chapter describing its combat in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany.

This book is a great addition anyone interested in WWII Airborne operations in Europe -- great photos, great maps, and great narrative.

Review by Brian Williams (militaryhistoryonline@hotmail.com).

 

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