James A. Huston

""Biography Of A Battalion"" by James A. Huston is a historical non-fiction book that chronicles the experiences of a battalion during World War II. The book provides a detailed account of the battalion's formation, training, deployment, and combat operations in Europe. Huston draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official records to provide a vivid and compelling narrative of the battalion's journey. The book covers the battalion's involvement in major battles such as the Normandy invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the liberation of concentration camps. Through the stories of individual soldiers, Huston also explores the human side of war, including the challenges of leadership, the impact of combat on mental health, and the bonds of camaraderie that develop between soldiers. Overall, ""Biography Of A Battalion"" is a fascinating and engaging read that provides a unique perspective on the experiences of American soldiers during World War II.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.

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Beginning with a case study of the greatest airborne operation of the war, the 1944 invasion of Holland, Huston examines the inception, organization, training, equipment, strategies, Allied cooperation, and overall effectiveness of the airborne in the total war effort. Operations in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France, the Pacific, and the Far East are discussed. No other book brings together as much information and documentation on the airborne. Of special interest to the veterans who took part in the great paratroop and glider movements, this book will become invaluable to students of aerial warfare and of World War II.