Reviews
Leicester Mercury , Dec. 17, 2005 “This definitive work tells in a breathtaking 776 pages the complete history of the US 82nd paratroop division during the war years. Obviously a labor of love, the book is a fitting tribute to the brave, young American troops. The author’s in-depth research also makes fascinating and revealing reading.â€�, Leicester Mercury , Dec. 17, 2005 "This definitive work tells in a breathtaking 776 pages the complete history of the US 82nd paratroop division during the war years. Obviously a labor of love, the book is a fitting tribute to the brave, young American troops. The author's in-depth research also makes fascinating and revealing reading.", Military Trader Magazine,November 2006 "'I can't believe I read the whole thing!' That was the second thought that crossed this reviewer's mind as he closed the cover on the 2 ½"-volume. The first was, 'This is the best-researched, most engagingly written, and beautifully edited book I have read about the 82nd.' The author has skillfully woven after-action reports and unit histories with various veteran interviews to tell the entire story of the 82nd Airborne in WWII. Thankfully, a complete bibliography and detailed index have been included, thereby insuring that this book will become a standard history of the 82nd. At $35, it is a bargain for all the well-organized information it contains. The engaging writing is simply an added bonus. Nordyke has told the story in such a way that honors vets of the 82nd and will keep WWII aficionados glued to each of the 700+ pages of narrative.", Leicester Mercury,Dec. 17, 2005 "This definitive work tells in a breathtaking 776 pages the complete history of the US 82nd paratroop division during the war years. Obviously a labor of love, the book is a fitting tribute to the brave, young American troops. The author's in-depth research also makes fascinating and revealing reading.", LeicesterMercury(UK),Dec. 17, 2005(circ. unavailable) "This definitive work tells in a breathtaking 776 pages the complete history of the US 82nd paratroop division during the war years. Obviously a labor of love, the book is a fitting tribute to the brave, young American troops. The author's in-depth research also makes fascinating and revealing reading.", Military Trader Magazine, November 2006 "'I can't believe I read the whole thing!' That was the second thought that crossed this reviewer's mind as he closed the cover on the 2 "-volume. The first was, 'This is the best-researched, most engagingly written, and beautifully edited book I have read about the 82nd.' The author has skillfully woven after-action reports and unit histories with various veteran interviews to tell the entire story of the 82nd Airborne in WWII. Thankfully, a complete bibliography and detailed index have been included, thereby insuring that this book will become a standard history of the 82nd. At $35, it is a bargain for all the well-organized information it contains. The engaging writing is simply an added bonus. Nordyke has told the story in such a way that honors vets of the 82nd and will keep WWII aficionados glued to each of the 700+ pages of narrative.", Military Trader Magazine, November 2006 “’I can’t believe I read the whole thing!’ That was the second thought that crossed this reviewer’s mind as he closed the cover on the 2 â€�-volume. The first was, ‘This is the best-researched, most engagingly written, and beautifully edited book I have read about the 82nd.’ The author has skillfully woven after-action reports and unit histories with various veteran interviews to tell the entire story of the 82nd Airborne in WWII. Thankfully, a complete bibliography and detailed index have been included, thereby insuring that this book will become a standard history of the 82nd. At $35, it is a bargain for all the well-organized information it contains. The engaging writing is simply an added bonus. Nordyke has told the story in such a way that honors vets of the 82nd and will keep WWII aficionados glued to each of the 700+ pages of narrative.â€�, Military Trader Magazine, November 2006 "'I can't believe I read the whole thing!' That was the second thought that crossed this reviewer's mind as he closed the cover on the 2 ½"-volume. The first was, 'This is the best-researched, most engagingly written, and beautifully edited book I have read about the 82nd.' The author has skillfully woven after-action reports and unit histories with various veteran interviews to tell the entire story of the 82nd Airborne in WWII. Thankfully, a complete bibliography and detailed index have been included, thereby insuring that this book will become a standard history of the 82nd. At $35, it is a bargain for all the well-organized information it contains. The engaging writing is simply an added bonus. Nordyke has told the story in such a way that honors vets of the 82nd and will keep WWII aficionados glued to each of the 700+ pages of narrative."
