Strike and Hold
by T. Moffatt Burriss
"A Memoir of the 82nd Airborne in World War II"
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Strike and Hold by T. Moffatt Burriss
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Paratroopers
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
255
Published Date:
2000
ISBN13:
9781574882582
Summary
Strike and Hold is a firsthand memoir by T. Moffatt Burriss, an officer in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. Burriss recounts his experiences from jump training through major combat operations, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy and Operation Market Garden in Holland. The book provides a ground-level perspective of airborne warfare, detailing the challenges, camaraderie, and dangers faced by paratroopers in some of the war's most significant battles. Through personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Burriss offers readers an intimate look at the courage and sacrifice of American airborne soldiers during the European campaign.
