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OverviewAs a teenager Audie Murphy left his home in Texas to join in the fight against the Nazis. By the end of the war, he had fought in the bloody battle of Anzio, helped liberate Rome, marched his way across France, repelled German counterattacks in Alsace, before finishing in Germany. He was wounded three times, killed over two hundred enemies, and won every medal for valor that the United States had to offer. Charles Whiting charts Murphy's journey through World War Two, shedding light on his courageous actions. Yet what price did young Audie Murphy pay for becoming America's most decorated soldier of the Second World War? Rather than simply focusing on Murphy's achievements in combat, Whiting also explores his life after the war when he struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction problems, and even twenty years after the war slept with the lights on and a loaded Walther pistol beneath his pillow. American Hero draws upon numerous contemporary sources and a wealth of information drawn from interviews with Murphy's friends and comrades to provide insight into the rise and fall of Audie Murphy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles Whiting , Dallas BrittPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio ISBN: 9798212946599Publication Date: 19 December 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCharles Whiting, a premier historian of World War II, served with a reconnaissance outfit in the war. He is the author of several bestselling books, including Patton, The Last Assault and Death on a Distant Frontier. He lives in York, England. Dallas Britt is a lifelong storyteller who has always made it his goal to entertain people and let others enjoy life through his words and actions. Dallas, a North Carolina native, now records from his home studio in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He loves the world of audiobooks, not only as a narrator but also as a listener. Dallas grew his talent for the art of storytelling while acting in live productions, starting when he was young and carrying on even after graduating college. While recording all genres, Dallas specializes in the dying art of Southern storytelling, reminiscent of the days when our grandfathers would sit on the porch speaking of the early days. Dallas is also known for his love of military fiction, thriller/suspense, horror, and dystopian apocalypse fiction. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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