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The All Americans in World War II: A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War Paperback – October 14, 2010

by Phil Nordyke (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 53 ratings
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On the night of July 9/10, 1943 the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped into history as they made their first parachute assault of World War II. Three others would follow: Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. In total the division served more than three hundred days in combat, a record unmatched by any other American division.

With nearly four hundred historic photographs, many never before published, The All Americans in World War II provides a complete photographic history of the 82nd Airborne Division as it fought its way across Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany, ultimately all the way to Berlin as part of the American occupation forces. This book is an essential addition to any serious World War II collection and a tribute to the fighting spirit of this legendary division.

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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Zenith Press
  4. Publication date
    October 14, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0760339147
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0760339145
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"I'm the 82nd Airborne"

A tank destroyer retreating from St. Vith during the Battle of the Bulge came upon a lone soldier digging a foxhole near the road. The commander stopped the vehicle and asked if this was the frontline.

Private First Class Vernon L. Haught, Company F, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, looked up and said, "Are you looking for a safe place?" When the tank destroyer commander responded affirmatively, Haught replied, "Well, buddy, just pull your vehicle behind me. I m the 82nd Airborne, and this is as far as the bastards are going."

This fierce, valorous spirit characterized the troopers of the 82nd throughout World War II. In the night sky over Sicily on July 9 10, 1943, the All Americans of the 82nd Airborne Division made their first airborne assault. Three others would follow: Salerno, Normandy, and Holland. In total the division would serve more than three hundred days in combat, a record unmatched by any other American airborne division.

With 365 historic images and 30 detailed maps, The All Americans in World War II provides a complete photographic history of the 82nd Airborne Division as it fought its way across Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, and Germany, ultimately serving occupation duty in Berlin, before returning to the United States and leading the great New York Victory Parade up Fifth Avenue on January 12, 1946.

About the Author

Phil Nordyke was elected official historian of the 505th Regimental Combat Team (RCT) at the association’s annual reunion, held in Colorado Springs in 2003. He is the author of All American, All the Way: The Combat History of the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II and The All Americans in World War II: A Photographic History of the 82nd Airborne Division at War. He lives in McKinney, Texas, with his wife Nancy.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zenith Press; Reprint edition (October 14, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760339147
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760339145
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jonathan Weller
5.0 out of 5 stars 82nd Airborne Division of World War 2.......nothing else needs to be said
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2014
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"The All Americans in World War II" is an absolutely outstanding, and possibly should be a mandatory addition to anybody's collection of World War II literature. Phil Nordyke has assembled what quite possibly looks like every photograph ever taken of the division before and during the war. The book follows the division from its inception as an airborne unit through the end of the European theater of the war, and uses the pictures generously to assist Nordyke's narration. While the book does give a brief overview at the beginning of every chapter, it does not go in to great detail or depth of the divisions exploits, but rather lets the pictures do the talking.

If you, like me, enjoy just about anything about World War II, then "The All Americans in World War II" is just about a must have. I'm not totally sure why, but for some unknown reason the 82nd Airborne Division always gets the red-headed step child treatment compared to the 101st Airborne Division, and I'm still trying to figure that out. The 82nd made more combat jumps than the 101; they held out during the "Battle of the Bulge" with just as much ferocity and dedication as the 101st, and even were distinguished by General George Patton as "the finest honor guard he had ever seen." This book seems to do the 82nd justice on many fronts. I have always held a deep respect for the accomplishments of the airborne of World War II: these guys were often cut off from their lines, went short of supplies, and always fought as hard as a trapped pit bull when called upon.

This book is a most worthy monument to the victories and dedication of the 82nd Airborne Division of World War II. The photos in the book give the reader a front row seat to the most horrific and wide-ranging war in history, and it shows marvelously the contribution that the 82nd "All Americans" made to keep the world free of fascism and tyranny.
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JGavinmcdevitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Overview of the 82nd Airborne in WWII
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2021
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I loved this book. The photos - some I knew of, many I didn't. My grandfather was 82nd and he's in many of the photos, so it is a great remembrance for me.
If you want a great - "you are there" - visual of all the 82nd Airborne campaigns in WWII, this is the book!
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2011
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This is a very good pictorial history of the 82nd Airborne. Obviously anyone who reads World War ll history knows
of this unit and it's battles but I came away feeling that many of their accomplishments went unnoticed
especially earlier in the war. If you have recently traveled through Normandy or the Battle of the Bulge areas
you see alot about the 101st and to a lesser degree the 82nd. The Band of Brothers series probably had something
to do with this. My opinion.
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amh
5.0 out of 5 stars Battle of the Bulge
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2019
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Excellent pictures and narrative describing the Battle of the Bulge.
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Rita L Cowan
5.0 out of 5 stars My brother and son were "All Americans" in the 82nd ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2017
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My brother and son were "All Americans" in the 82nd Airborne so it has some real sentimental value for both.
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Clarence Lamber
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2016
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well done piece of weork
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S. R. MARTINEZ
5.0 out of 5 stars Big book, tons of pictures, great gift
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2012
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My dad is a retired 82nd AB paratrooper. I bought this for him and he loved it. If you have a history buff or 82nd or AB friend, this would be a great gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Great just what we wanted to read
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Gisli Jokull Gislason
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm the 82nd Airborne
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2007
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A tank destroyer retreating from St. Vith during the Battle of the Bulge drove upon a soldier digging a fox hole. The commander asked if this was the front line and the soldier, PFC Vernon L. Haught asked if he was looking for a safe place. The commander said yes and Haught replied: "Well, buddy, just pull your vehicle behind me. I'm the 82nd Airborne, and this is as far as the bastards are going."

This book is far more than a collection of photographs, is has plenty of text and the chapters are well organised. You get the entire history of the 82nd in World War two accompanied with many, many excellent pictures. It is easy to read, very informative and enjoyable. A perfect blend between good writing, presentation and photographs. If you liked the quote above there are quite a few more in the book.

Simply one of the best military history books in my collection.
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