Purple Heart Valley: A Combat Chronicle Of The War In Italy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163173190)

""Purple Heart Valley: A Combat Chronicle Of The War In Italy"" is a book written by Margaret Bourke-White that chronicles the experiences of American soldiers during the Second World War in Italy. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the battles fought by the soldiers in the Apennine Mountains and the Po Valley, including the famous Battle of Monte Cassino. Bourke-White, a renowned war correspondent and photojournalist, uses her firsthand experience to describe the harsh conditions and the bravery of the soldiers who fought in the war. She also explores the impact of the war on the local Italian population and the devastation caused by the fighting. The book is a powerful and moving tribute to the soldiers who fought and died in Italy during the war, and a testament to the courage and resilience of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Margaret Bourke-White
ISBN-10: 1163173193
ISBN-13: 9781163173190
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.53lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.65d