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Biography of a Battalion: The Life and Times of an Infantry Battalion in Europe in World War II
Author(s): James A. Huston (Author)
- Publisher: Stackpole Books
- Publication Date: January 1, 2002
- Edition: First Edition
- Language: English
- Print length: 352 pages
- ISBN-10: 0811726940
- ISBN-13: 9780811726948
Book Description
During World War II, James A. Huston served as an operations officer in the 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry, a unit that helped to liberate or capture dozens of cities across France, Belgium, and Germany. From July 1944 through April 1945, the regiment captured 8,974 prisoners of war and covered more than 1,500 combat miles, but lost 10,046 men in the process. “Biography of a Battalion” recreates the action and provides an account of the war from one soldier who lived through it.
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About the Author
James A. Huston is a professor emeritus of history at Lynchburg College, Virginia. His other books on World War II include “Across the Face of France: Liberation and Recovery, 1944-63” (1557531447) and “Out of the Blue: U.S. Army Airborne Operations in World War II” (155753148X).
