Pre-Owned The Liberator : One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau (Hardcover) 9780307887993

from rexmedford

Author Alex Kershaw has written a well researched, detailed and entertaining book of military history wtih The Leberator. This work is primarily abiographical sketch of Felix Sparks, but with enough added hisorical facts to make the read intense. I am glad to have the chance to read this work, my...

from BookerBoy

One of Hitler's SS men that wasn't a butcher... The brutality of war on both sides... Eye witness reports of the Holocaust.... What the invasion of Italy was like... The integrity of a soldier.... The pain of a leader,,, All of these things make Alex Kershaw's book, "The Liberator," an excellent ...

from Luftwaffe_Flak

Absolutely incredible biography of a relatively unknown hero of WWII. Kershaw as usual, has the writing style of a novelist and presents history in living and vivid picture. I cannot recommend this book enough. Sparks is a true hero whose story deserves to be told. If you like WWII or biographies...

from hogan646

I have read quite a few books concerning the ground war in Europe during World War II and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The book details the incredible 500-Day trek across Europe of the 57th Infantry Regiment of the 45th "Thunderbird" Division. One of the things Kershaw does so well is describi...

from jamespurcell

An excellent book which poignantly juxtaposes the failures of generals at, Anzio and Rome, for example and the courage and perseverance of the men they led. This memoir follows one man, Felix Sparks, as he progresses from a very green 2nd lieutenant to a competent and capable battalion commander....