Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II
“[A] carefully researched and brilliantly executed narrative of the modern Rangers’ baptism in blood.”—America in WWII
 
From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper comes a remarkable true story of heroism and sacrifice in World War II.
 
In the darkest days of 1942, an Allied force set out to capture the Nazi-occupied French port of Dieppe. More than two years had passed since the British had been humiliated at Dunkirk, and nearly nine months since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The Germans held the continent in a death grip. Now, some six thousand British and Canadian troops were attempting to gain a foothold on Hitler's domain. Joining the crusaders were fifty hand-selected, specially-trained soldiers from a new commando unit. These were to be the first Americans to fight in Europe, and they would become known as the U.S. Army Rangers.
 
The mission was doomed, but the bravery the Rangers displayed proved that Americans were every bit as tough as their allies and enemies. Drawn from firsthand accounts and historical documents, this is an unforgettable story of the forging of an American legacy that still endures today.
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Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II
“[A] carefully researched and brilliantly executed narrative of the modern Rangers’ baptism in blood.”—America in WWII
 
From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper comes a remarkable true story of heroism and sacrifice in World War II.
 
In the darkest days of 1942, an Allied force set out to capture the Nazi-occupied French port of Dieppe. More than two years had passed since the British had been humiliated at Dunkirk, and nearly nine months since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The Germans held the continent in a death grip. Now, some six thousand British and Canadian troops were attempting to gain a foothold on Hitler's domain. Joining the crusaders were fifty hand-selected, specially-trained soldiers from a new commando unit. These were to be the first Americans to fight in Europe, and they would become known as the U.S. Army Rangers.
 
The mission was doomed, but the bravery the Rangers displayed proved that Americans were every bit as tough as their allies and enemies. Drawn from firsthand accounts and historical documents, this is an unforgettable story of the forging of an American legacy that still endures today.
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Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II

Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II

by Jim Defelice
Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II

Rangers at Dieppe: The First Combat Action of U.S. Army Rangers in World War II

by Jim Defelice

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“[A] carefully researched and brilliantly executed narrative of the modern Rangers’ baptism in blood.”—America in WWII
 
From the coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling American Sniper comes a remarkable true story of heroism and sacrifice in World War II.
 
In the darkest days of 1942, an Allied force set out to capture the Nazi-occupied French port of Dieppe. More than two years had passed since the British had been humiliated at Dunkirk, and nearly nine months since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. The Germans held the continent in a death grip. Now, some six thousand British and Canadian troops were attempting to gain a foothold on Hitler's domain. Joining the crusaders were fifty hand-selected, specially-trained soldiers from a new commando unit. These were to be the first Americans to fight in Europe, and they would become known as the U.S. Army Rangers.
 
The mission was doomed, but the bravery the Rangers displayed proved that Americans were every bit as tough as their allies and enemies. Drawn from firsthand accounts and historical documents, this is an unforgettable story of the forging of an American legacy that still endures today.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781101207697
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/02/2008
Sold by: Penguin Group
Format: eBook
Pages: 320
File size: 423 KB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Jim DeFelice is the New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 books. His nonfiction works include Fighting Blind, American Sniper, American Wife, and Code Name Johnny Walker, and his fiction works include The Helios Conspiracy, Blood of War, and American Gun. Additionally, he has collaborated with Tom Clancy, Stephen Coonts, and Dale Brown.

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"A remarkable saga of heroism under fire...this is military history at its best."
-Colonel Cole C. Kingseed, co-author of Beyond Band Of Brothers

"An up-to-date, clearly written, comprehensively researched account of the formation and training of the American Rangers."
-Booklist

"Carefully researched and vividly told."
-Publishers Weekly

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