G.I. Joe in France

"This book chronicles the experience of the World War II paratroopers from their earliest days in training to final days of the war spent at Berchtesgaden. Relying heavily on memoirs, letters, and personal interviews with soldiers, G.I. Joe in France highlights the rigors of training, the spectacle of combat, and the relief of survival and victory. From D-Day to Bastogne, the authors follow the American advance across France, shedding light on the emotional strain and shock of combat that was, until recently, overlooked by generations of Americans, but freely admitted to by the Vets themselves."--Jacket.