Michael & Lesa Young: I like the first hand open and honest in your face accounts, as is fitting a true airborne warrior. I enjoyed the honest self reflecting of the good the bad and the ugly
United States on Sep 12, 2023
M. L. Graham: This book needs to be printed with a larger font.
United States on Sep 08, 2023
Jim: Decent book but too bad the protagonist spent half of his time in the brig
United States on Jun 15, 2023
NYC Reviewer: I wasn't familiar with Jake McNiece. However, I read the book and quickly became in awe of McNiece, his men and their collective effort and bravery during countless WWII battles and skirmishes.
I was particularly drawn to the toughness, tenacity and perseverance of McNiece and his fellow soldiers. I really draw inspiration from these men and the great work they did and sacrifices they made for our freedoms. I think about them probably a few times each week when I'm feeling my own personal challenges and difficulties. Thank you, McNiece and fellow 506th paratroopers.
United States on Mar 20, 2023
Steve White: I recommend that everyone should read this book and be proud of what our forefathers endured on behalf of securing our futures.
Jake McNiece and The Filthy 13 had a great story to tell - and here it is! I only wish everyone would read this and appreciate all that was done for us all those years ago by all those people who would otherwise have remained pretty much anonymous to all but those who knew them.
We need our heros and here are some who now receive their due recognition.
Enjoy.
United Kingdom on Sep 17, 2021
Richard Bleasdale: This book is a good read.
It seems to deal with the main players personal struggles in this story but does give a bit of an overview of the characters place in the war.
Overall, it might not be the book you imagined but it is a very good story within a larger conflict.
Delivery and price of this book was very good in my opinion.
I heartily recommend this book.
Canada on Aug 22, 2021
don: What an unruly group who are part of the reason that “we won the war”
A breathless read about brave men
Australia on Feb 15, 2021
Dr. Schnabel: Eins vorweg, hätten die USA mehr Soldaten wie Jake McNiece gehabt, hätten sie wahrscheinlich schon im Herbst '44 Hitler besiegt - in anderen Armeen wäre ein solch eigensinniger Mensch wohl in einer Strafeinheit verheizt worden.
Der Authot Richard Killblane schreibt in seinem Vorwort, dass ihn der Erzählstil McNiece's so sehr in seinen Bann genommen hätte und lässt auch ihn daher weitestgehend aus der Ich-Perspektive erzählen. Das Buch ist spannend bis zum Schluss und hielt daher bei mir keinen ganzen Sonntag, absolute Kaufempfehlung!
Auch die Gebrauchsspuren hielten sich, wie beschrieben in Grenzen - mit einer Ausnahme: Der Verkäufer hat mein Exemplar wohl nur höchst oberflächlich durchgesehen. Sonst wäre ihm aufgefallen, dass die Ausgabe, die er mir für 19,80 Euro verkauft hat von Jake McNiece persönlich signiert wurde - signierte Exemplare dieses Buchs gehen auf einschlägigen Seiten sonst für 150 und mehr Dollar weg. Da kann ich nur sagen: Danke lieber Verkäufer für die Schusseligkeit und an alle potentiellen Käufer: Wenn Ihr euch für die 101. interessiert, solltet Ihr das hier auf jeden Fall auch lesen.
Germany on Jul 20, 2015
Oli: Ce livre suit les traces de l'unité de Jake McNiece pendant la Deuxième Guerre Mondiale. Jake McNiece nous parle des exploits pendant leur entrainement : les combats avec d'autres GI, l'insubordination de lui et des membres de son unité,la préparation pour D-day, ... Et cela continue par les champs de bataille en France, Hollande, Belgique et Allemagne. Comment il gère les pertes des membres de son unité, devenus des amis ; comment ils essayent de survivre, pas seulement pendant les combats, mais aussi en dehors : toujours à la recherche d'alcool et de la nourriture. Mais c'est un livre magnifique, vue des yeux de Jake, leader du squad, mais aussi de la bande que son unité était quand-même un peu. Si vous voulez savoir comment fonctionne une unité pendant et en dehors des combats, je vous conseille ce livre.
France on Aug 11, 2013
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| Total Reviews | 41 reviews | 379 reviews | 423 reviews |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3/5 stars of 1,499 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 1,832 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 13,673 ratings |
| Military Aviation History (Books) | Military Aviation History | ||
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 1 x 8.75 inches | 6 x 1 x 9 inches; 1.14 Pounds | 6 x 0.77 x 9 inches; 12.8 Ounces |
| Hardcover | 288 pages | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-1932033120 | 978-1684510795 | 978-0063097681 |
| ISBN-10 | 1932033122 | 1684510791 | 0063097680 |
| American Military History | American Military History | ||
| Publisher | Casemate; Revised ed. edition | Regnery History | Harper; First Edition edition |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Item Weight | 1.21 pounds | ||
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United States on Oct 26, 2023