The 458th Transportation Co. in World War II: Memoir of a DUKW Driver by Leibel, Richard E.

The 458th Transportation Co. in World War II: Memoir of a DUKW Driver (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798337581491)

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The 458th Transportation Co. in World War II: Memoir of a DUKW Driver by Leibel, Richard E.

The 458th Transportation Co. in World War II: Memoir of a DUKW Driver

$12.95
The 458th Transportation Co. in World War II: Memoir of a DUKW Driver by Leibel, Richard E.

The 458th Transportation Co. in World War II: Memoir of a DUKW Driver

$12.95
Format: Paperback
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The 458th Transportation Corps was created on 2 June 1943 as the 458th Amphibian Truck Company. The unit operated modified 1 1/2 ton trucks that had the ability to travel on land or water. DUKW's provided valuable support during world War II, particularly at Omaha Beach on D-Day. The 458th participated in the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns, earning the French Croix de Guerre.

Richard E. Leibel was an original member of the 458th, serving during the D-Day landings and many other campaigns.

Author: Richard E. Leibel
ISBN-13: 9798337581491
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 08/27/2024
Pages: 140
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

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