Running Wire at the Front Lines
by Louis J. Lauria
"Memoir of a Radio and Telephone Man in World War II"
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Running Wire at the Front Lines Book Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Engineers
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
225
Published Date:
2014
ISBN13:
9780786462162
Running Wire at the Front Lines Book Description
This compelling memoir tracks the war experiences of a radio wireman in the 11th Infantry Regiment of the Fifth Infantry Division. Born in Brooklyn and having left school in the sixth grade to work, the author enlisted at the age of 17. The book explores his time in combat, when he laid down wire for radio communications, often along the front lines and during battles, always alert for German troops. Featured are his sketches of the scenes of his work with fellow soldiers. Particular attention is paid to the role of the wireman and the history of the Fifth Infantry Division.