On September 17, 1944, in broad daylight, the Allies launched the largest airborne operation ever conducted. The objective: to secure a road in Nazi-occupied Holland and a bridge across the Rhine for ground troops to advance into Germany . . . and to end the war by Christmas. For the 101st Airborne, charged with seizing key bridges, that road became known as Hells Highway, and it saw what may have been the most savagely fought single action in the divisions history.
This book tells the story of that battle at its most desperate, and the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne at their most courageous. A concise, authoritative account of the bold but ultimately unsuccessful push across the Rhine, this book recounts some of the most dramatic combat of World War II. Published in conjunction with Gearbox Softwares Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway, it also features selected screen shots from the game, reenactor action, and a wealth of maps and period archival photographs that bring Hells Highway to harrowing life.
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On September 17, 1944, in broad daylight, the Allies launched the largest airborne operation ever conducted. The objective: to secure a road in Nazi-occupied Holland for ground troops to cross the Rhine and advance into Germany . . . and to end the war by Christmas. Hell’s Highway tells the story of the 101st Airborne’s critical role in this bold assault. A concise but authoritative account of one of the most savagely fought actions in the war--and in the Screaming Eagles’ history--the book is profusely illustrated with high-tech maps and period archival photographs, as well as reenactor action and selected screen shots from Gearbox Software’s Brothers in Arms: Hel’'s Highway game.
About the Author
John Antal retired as a full colonel following thirty years of active duty in the U.S. Army. During his career he commanded combat soldiers at every level from platoon to regiment. In 2003 he was the founding editorial director for the military history magazine Armchair General, where he continues today as a contributing editor. An accomplished writer and military historian, Colonel Antal’s credits include Armor Attacks, Proud Legions, and Forests of Steel. He currently serves as Vice President of Knowledge Operations at Gearbox Software of Plano, Texas. www.gearboxsoftware.com
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This review is from: Hell's Highway: The True Story of the 101st Airborne Division During Operation Market Garden, September 17-25, 1944 (Brothers in Arms) (Paperback)
I purchased the book because of the low price and subject matter. I did not know it was a book to accompany the "Brothers in Arms" video game unitl I received it. I found it to be a very good quick reference book for the 101st Airborne in WWII and "Operation Market Garden". There are also many good photos including WWII Re-enactors in color. At first I thought I made a mistake buying it but after looking it over was pleasantly surprised.
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This review is from: Hell's Highway: The True Story of the 101st Airborne Division During Operation Market Garden, September 17-25, 1944 (Brothers in Arms) (Paperback)
This is a perfect book. It discribes the day to day actions of the 101st Airborne Division during Market Garden. The pictures and screenshots from the game are great. They really add to the written words.
Especially the screenshots show that the game is very realistic.
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Hell's Highway, World War, Parachute Infantry Regiment, Market Garden, General Eisenhower, Wilhelmina Canal, Royal Tank Regiment, General Taylor, Screaming Eagles, Irish Guards, Infantry Division, Lieutenant General Horrocks, United States, First Army, Albert Canal, Douve River, Fort Benning, Second British Army, Meuse-Escaut Canal, Dommel River, First Allied Airborne Army, Panzer Corps, Omaha Beach, Glider Infantry Regiment, Côme du Mont Browse Sample Pages:
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Hell's Highway, World War, Parachute Infantry Regiment, Market Garden, General Eisenhower, Wilhelmina Canal, Royal Tank Regiment, General Taylor, Screaming Eagles, Irish Guards, Infantry Division, Lieutenant General Horrocks, United States, First Army, Albert Canal, Douve River, Fort Benning, Second British Army, Meuse-Escaut Canal, Dommel River, First Allied Airborne Army, Panzer Corps, Omaha Beach, Glider Infantry Regiment, Côme du Mont Browse Sample Pages:
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