{"product_id":"the-laughing-paratrooper-fiano-bramley-9798243941518","title":"The Laughing Paratrooper: How Sergeant Leonard Funk Defied the Odds and Took on 90 Germans in 60 Seconds","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Laughing Paratrooper\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Sergeant Leonard Funk Defied the Odds and Took on 90 Germans in 60 Seconds\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the chaos of World War II, true heroism often emerged from the most unexpected places. Sergeant Leonard Funk, a small but fearless paratrooper, proved that the heart of a hero isn't measured by size but by the strength of will. With the fate of his men hanging in the balance, Funk faced overwhelming odds-90 enemy soldiers, a sprained ankle, and death looming. But what few people realized was that Funk's greatest weapon wasn't his weapon-it was his courage and unyielding resolve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis riveting account tells the story of a man who, in less than 60 seconds, turned the tide of battle with nothing more than a Thompson submachine gun, a surprising laugh, and the grit of a leader determined to protect his men at all costs. It's a tale of bravery, leadership, and the power of the human spirit in the darkest moments of war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe quiet origins of an unlikely hero from a small steel town in Pennsylvania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Funk's quick thinking and courage saved the lives of his fellow soldiers during the Battle of Holzheim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story behind the laughter that caught the enemy off guard and became a symbol of Funk's fearless resolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe true cost of heroism and the lasting legacy of a soldier who never sought fame but earned it through sheer bravery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe struggle did not end when the war was over-Funk's legacy continued through his work with fellow veterans, showing that real heroism doesn't end on the battlefield. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReady to see this history in a new light? Get your copy today and discover the extraordinary true story of Sergeant Leonard Funk, the \"Laughing Paratrooper,\" and the heroism that changed the course of World War II.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Fiano Bramley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243941518\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 88\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Fiano Bramley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440671535359,"sku":"9798243941518","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_90515bdb-d414-481a-b17e-d3aeb02a5117.jpg?v=1777184028","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-laughing-paratrooper-fiano-bramley-9798243941518","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}