A Foot Soldier for Patton
by Michael C. Bilder
"The Story of a "Red Diamond" Infantryman with the US Third Army"
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A Foot Soldier for Patton by Michael C. Bilder
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Infantry
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
316
Published Date:
2008
ISBN13:
9781935149620
Summary
Footsoldier for Patton is a World War II memoir by Michael Bilder, recounting his experiences as an infantryman in the U.S. Third Army's 5th Infantry Division, known by its red diamond insignia. The book provides a firsthand account of combat in the European Theater under General George S. Patton's command. Bilder details the harsh realities of frontline warfare, including major battles and campaigns across France and Germany. The memoir offers an authentic soldier's perspective on the war, capturing the challenges, fears, and camaraderie experienced by ordinary infantrymen during one of history's most significant conflicts.
