Winged Victory: The Story of the Forty-Third Infantry Division 1941-1945 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168677907)

Winged Victory: The Story Of The Forty-Third Infantry Division 1941-1945 is a historical account of the experiences of the Forty-Third Infantry Division during World War II. Written by Morris B. Payne, a former member of the division, the book provides a detailed and personal perspective on the division's training, deployment, and combat operations from its formation in 1941 to the end of the war in 1945.The book begins with an overview of the division's formation and training, including its initial deployment to Northern Ireland and subsequent transfer to England in preparation for the D-Day invasion. The author then delves into the division's combat operations, including its role in the liberation of Sicily and Italy, the Battle of Anzio, and the invasion of southern France.Throughout the book, Payne provides vivid descriptions of the division's experiences on the battlefield, including the challenges of fighting in mountainous terrain, the horrors of combat, and the camaraderie and bravery of the soldiers. He also discusses the division's interactions with local civilians and the impact of the war on their lives.Overall, Winged Victory: The Story Of The Forty-Third Infantry Division 1941-1945 is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important American military units of World War II. It provides a unique perspective on the war from the viewpoint of a soldier who experienced it firsthand, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the conflict.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: Morris B. Payne
ISBN-10: 1168677904
ISBN-13: 9781168677907
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d