The 82nd Airborne Division spent more time in combat than any other American airborne unit of World War II, and its fierce battlefield tenacity earned it the reputation of one of the finest divisions in the world. Yet comprehensive history of the 82nd during World War II exists today. The Sword of St. Michael corrects this significant gap in the literature, offering a lively narrative and thoroughly researched history of the famous division. Author Guy LoFaro, himself a distinguished officer of the division, interweaves the voices of soldiers at both ends of the chain of command, from Eisenhower to the lowest private. Making extensive use of primary sources, LoFaro offers a work of insightful analysis, situating the division's exploits in a strategic and operational context.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Da Capo Press Inc, The Perseus Books Group
ISBN-10
0306820234
ISBN-13
9780306820236
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108545462
Product Key Features
Author
Guy Lofaro
Format
Cloth over Boards, Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Military History
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
1077g
Height
241mm
Width
165mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Cambridge, Ma
Spine
57mm
Content Note
16 Pages B/w Photos
Author Biography
Guy LoFaro is an 82nd Airborne Division combat veteran and former West Point history professor. He lives in Atlanta.