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Foot Soldier: A Combat Infantryman's War In Europe Paperback – December 24, 2001

by Roscoe C. Blunt Jr. (Author), Roscoe C. Blunt (Author)

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Through the prism of ultimate victory, the greatest generation that fought World War II has been seen as triumphant. But the brutal reality of the war as endured by combat infantrymen has remained little documented. In Foot Soldier, Roscoe C. Blunt provides an all-too-rare glimpse into the experience of fighting at the Allied front. Nineteen-year-old "Rockie" arrived on the continent in November 1944, when burnt-out U.S. vehicles still littered the beaches. His 84th Infantry Division fought at the Roer, through the Battle of the Bulge, and at the crossing of the Rhine all the way to the Elbe; he was briefly taken prisoner by an SS Panzer unit. Drawing upon his numerous letters home and the journals he scrawled in foxholes and tents, he has given us one of the most detailed, immediate accounts of the Second World War ever written, a memoir sure to take its place among the classics of war literature.

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What was daily life like for a lowly infantryman during the last year of World War II in the European theater? Foot Soldier, Roscoe C. Blunt's memoir, tells us with unadorned candor. "Rockie" Blunt, a front line soldier with the 84th Infantry Division, fought in the Roer and the Battle of the Bulge. He suffered frostbite, severe trauma, killed many enemy soldiers, and was, briefly, taken prisoner. Blunt concentrates on the quotidian: digging foxholes in frozen earth, sleeplessness, meager meals, shelterless winter bivouacs, and exhausting marches. By the war's end, Blunt is less disturbed by the sight of battlefield dead than he is elated by the discovery of fresh-baked baguettes. Foot Soldier, self-effacing and infused with a healthy skepticism about "the brass," is a rough-edged marriage of Studs Terkel's Working and Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage. --H. O'Billovitch

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Roscoe C. Blunt, Jr., was the youngest soldier to be awarded the Expert Infantry Badge. He also received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After the war, he became an award-winning investigative journalist and author. He lives in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Da Capo Press; New Ed edition (December 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0306810905
ISBN-13: 978-0306810909
Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
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- #21365 in World History (Books)
- #5377 in World War II History (Books)

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I enjoyed the story but are the critical reviews correct in stating that much of the material is false?

December 4, 2016

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There are many reviews critical of this book. Perhaps these reviews claiming that there are many false accounts by Blunt are correct. Still, I enjoyed the book. Blunt appeared in multiple interviews in the TV series "World Ware II in Color." I wish that I knew what to believe. Was Blunt truthful or are his critics correct or did their own memories fail them?

Regardless, I thank all who were there for their service and sacrifices.

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odanny

A fine memoir of the Drive to the Rhine

May 20, 2001

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This memoir, the story of Roscoe Blunt, a soldier with the 84th Infantry Divison (Railsplitters) is a wonderful addition to the growing list of personal narratives of WWII, as more vets age and tell their stories.
While less gripping than "The Forgotten Soldier" and "With the Old Breed", this is, nevertheless, a very gripping and well-written account of his journey into France in a packed steamship, his slog through France, Belgium, and Germany to wars end, and he weaves a story that never seems to drag, as he experienced more close calls, witnessed the results of more destruction, saw firsthand the aftermath of atrocities, and endured enough deprivation and hardship to make this book a real page turner, and one that you will not want to put down.
It seems Mr. Blunt was quite a souvenir collector, and he details quite well his affinity for searching out war loot, and even has a picture of a "small" part of his collection, which must be quite impressive, as he admits he had a steady flow of packages going home during the war. He also unflinchingly describes the "sport" of killing, and how he viewed the whole dirty business as almost a game, and I'm certain it helped him keep his sanity. This book ranks alongside Raymond Gantter, and his memoir "Roll Me Over", both very descriptive and engaging books on the combat experiences of soldiers piercing the Reich.

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Johno

This is the best book about World War II I have ever read ...

October 31, 2017

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"Foot Soldier" is one of the most interesting, first person accounts of the war in Europe. Rocky Blunt tells his tale with passion and truth. This is the best book about World War II I have ever read and I have read many.

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This book is a must read.

August 31, 2019

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I enjoy reading true stories of soldiers , they tell you the truth.

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Mannie Liscum

Is this what the common infantry soldier

September 2, 2002

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I have to agree with other reviewers that "Foot Soldier" by Roscoe Blunt was an easy read and one can get through it fairly quickly. Part of this is its length, part is it's "Hollywood" style. Unfortunately much of the book is actually dedicated not to Blunt's fighting actions and heroism, but to his personal search for war mementos. According to Mr. Blunt himself he spent considerable time both while in the line and in transit to the line and other destinations looking for war relics to send/take home. These personal revelations became old after a while and left me feeling that the battle passages might be a bit embellished. Yet I will take them at face value as he was there and I was not. However, I was ... a bit surprised that Blunt only mentions a couple of fellow GI's by name (one is a fellow musician from the occupation days). Yet given the apparent amount of time Blunt spent on his own in search of treasure it may not be too surprising that he failed to forge many tight bonds with other GIs. Despite all these negatives, I give a lot of credit to Blunt for, first being there and sacrificing for his country and freedom, and second sharing war in its un-diluted form. His commentary on the atrocities he saw as well as everyday death and destruction of battle was refreshing, if disturbing. Maybe that's what we need more of - disturbing pictures of war. They might help to keep us from fighting more wars. All in all 3.5 stars.

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Gift to my husband

August 1, 2019

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He has not started reading, but was pleased with the gift.

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S. Potter

entertaining

October 5, 2006

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This is an easy read, with many exciting passages, if they are sometimes filled with a bit too much portentious prose.

But as far as history goes, I'm not sure how much of these events to take at face value. Some of the stories about Mr. Blunt's experiences sound more like something thought of in Hollywood as opposed to real events. Still, they make for fun reading.

What is of value is the frank discussion of the behavior of soldiers. The Germans are not the only ones presented as barbarians as war pushes men to extemes. Blunt is honest about the looting that was commonplace, as well as the hunger, cold, and misery that went along with winter war. He is a bit more reticent about relations between soldiers and women, expecting us to believe that a 19 year old didn't know how to be excited around a womwan, but I filed these under the entertaining humor bits, much like his occasional references to himself in the third operson that pop up now and then.

Overall, I wouldn't call this a great memoire of WWII, but it was fun to read.

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Incrediable Story...

November 4, 2011

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Roscoe and others like him faced ordeals in WW2 that we people who where never there couldnt even imagine. Roscoe tells a story of many young GIs that really had no idea what they were getting into. This very well written book sheds some light on what the war was really like and WHY our fathers never talked about it. MY Father was part of Roscoes Company. This gave me some insight to what he went through and where he was. I would have given Roscoe's book a five star but felt not many people were given a names. Towns were all Idenifyed but people were not.... an example of this was were he said he got a NEW GUY to hang out with... but no name.. and it was just about at the same time my dad would have been the NEW GUY... but no name... no names for LT. or Sargents... but all and all this is very well written and was very hard to put down... I read the entire book in two days. If the Children of War Vets had a hard time growing up... they need to read this book and understand WHY thier fathers were like they were. I cant imagine the effects of sitting through a real horror show for two years of your life and not having it affect you.... thank you Roscoe for sharing your experience with us and thank you for your service in this god gruesome war....

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