This series delves into the forgotten heroic deeds of World War II, focusing on the often-overlooked 3rd Battalion. It chronicles their incredible journey from rigorous training to pivotal combat missions. Through harrowing accounts of D-Day and beyond, readers witness the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and camaraderie of soldiers whose stories are finally brought to light.
The exploits of the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment have long been overshadowed by those of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion. Yet the actions of the 3rd Battalion during the D-Day landings were every bit as incredible. This title offers an account of the experiences of the 3rd Battalion from training through to D-Day and beyond.
Tells the story of the 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division as they dropped into Holland as part of Operation Market Garden. This book also tells the story of many of America's best soldiers as they fought and died in Holland.
The last installment of the 3/506 PIR s story covers its involvement in the bitter fight to hold Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, to its final destination: Hitler's mountain retreat.