Against All Odds: A True Story of Ultimate Courage and Survival in World War II
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Create Date:2022-03-12 17:21:56
Update Date:2025-09-06
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Author:Alex Kershaw
ISBN:0593183746
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Reviews
Casper,
Alex Kershaw fleshes out the history of the 15th Infantry Regiment of the Third Infantry Division in the Mediterranean and European Theatre of War。 Audie Murphy is the most well-known member of this regiment but Kershaw does an excellent job of portraying not just Murphy but the importance of a unit to winning in war。 Well worth the time。
Christy Martin,
World War II was a time for citizen-soldiers turned heroes。 None with more guts and bravado than the Medal of Honor winners featured in Kershaw's latest book, "Against All Odds"。 Alex Kershaw frequently writes and researches about men of that era。 This book is well-researched and tells the story of four heroic men (Including well-known hero, Audie Murphy) and the battle stories that earned them recognition as some of the bravest in our history。 The stories of these men are real and Kershaw bring World War II was a time for citizen-soldiers turned heroes。 None with more guts and bravado than the Medal of Honor winners featured in Kershaw's latest book, "Against All Odds"。 Alex Kershaw frequently writes and researches about men of that era。 This book is well-researched and tells the story of four heroic men (Including well-known hero, Audie Murphy) and the battle stories that earned them recognition as some of the bravest in our history。 The stories of these men are real and Kershaw brings to life the horrific conditions and inhumane things that they experienced and overcame。 They hailed from different backgrounds but all had one thing in common, uncommon bravery。 Their generation overcame the poverty and deprivation of the Great Depression, using the inner strength gained from the survival of that trial to fight the battles of World War II。 Kershaw, in a compelling style, tells the stories of these men。 Every American should read these very real tales of lives of struggle。 It is a book that tells of battles for the survival of our nation's sons and heroes on foreign shores。 They indeed survived, "Against All Odds"。Read this compelling book to see closer into the lives and stories of men we should never forget。 Thanks to #NetGalley#AgainstAllOdds for the opportunity to read and review this unforgettable book。 。。。more
Douglas Fugate,
This the story of the U。S。 Third Infantry Division and how it fought from Tunisia, through Italy and France to Germany and the end of the war。The story centers around four of the 36 Marne Men who were awarded the Medal of Honor - Capt。 Maurice Britt, Capt。 Michael Daly, Lt。 Col。 Keith Ware, and 1LT Audie Murphy。Exceptional research has been performed and compiled to present a story that flows and is easy to read。 The author has sewn together events, personnel, weather, and landscape to allow the This the story of the U。S。 Third Infantry Division and how it fought from Tunisia, through Italy and France to Germany and the end of the war。The story centers around four of the 36 Marne Men who were awarded the Medal of Honor - Capt。 Maurice Britt, Capt。 Michael Daly, Lt。 Col。 Keith Ware, and 1LT Audie Murphy。Exceptional research has been performed and compiled to present a story that flows and is easy to read。 The author has sewn together events, personnel, weather, and landscape to allow the reader to experience (as if you are an invisible participant) each action。 Through letters, awards, histories and news accounts, you experience the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the war on the individual soldier。 The concluding chapters of the book present the long-terms effects of war on those who survived。 As a former Marne Man, I highly encourage any current or former wearer of the Blue and White to read this work。 An excellent resource for high school and college students and everyone interested in World War II。 。。。more
Ron Baumer,
A very well written book! The first hand accounts and interviews make this an outstanding read for the WW2 enthusiast。 The stories are compelling and full of action。 What these men went through is truly inspirational。 Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review。