The classic infantry memoir of world war ii 9781580800389 by macdonald, charles b. Macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellishthe battle of the bulge. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in. Macdonald november 23, 1922 december 4, 1990 was a former deputy chief. Charles b macdonald books biography and list of works author. After the war, he wrote company commander, regarded as a world war ii classic. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Charles macdonalds company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii new ed by macdonald, charles b. Listen to company commander audiobook by charles b. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. Find company commander 0553270559 by macdonald, charles b. Army captain charles macdonald wrote company commander in 1947 from notes recorded. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new.
Macdonald 19221990 served in four european campaigns and received the purple heart and the silver star. Rent textbook company commander the classic infantry memoir of world war ii by macdonald, charles b. Macdonald has 14 books on goodreads with 12145 ratings. Macdonald was a former deputy chief historian for the united states army. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. Buy a cheap copy of company commander book by charles b. He served as deputy chief historian for the united states army, writing several of the armys official histories of world war ii. Macdonalds wartime memoirs were originally published in 1949, so his recollections were still fresh, and it does read better than most of the ww2 vets stories written 30, 40 or more years after the fact. Company commander is the personal memoir of 20 year old captain charles macdonald s wartime experiences while serving as commander officer co of i and latter g company, 23rd infantry regiment, 2nd division, us army during the final year of world war two ww 2. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii macdonald, charles b. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the the silver star. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Macdonald wrote the final volume of the green series on the european theatre, the last offensive. Macdonald, 68, a military historian who specialized in the battle of the bulge, died dec. Macdonald also wrote a time for trumpets and other books. Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from october 1944 to january 1945 and later g company, 2 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from march to may 1945. Movies and books have immortalized the role of this special leader. Charles b macdonald is the author of books such as company commander. Read company commander pdf the classic infantry memoir of wwii by charles b. Charles b macdonald biography charles b macdonald biography and list of. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company in the 2nd infantry division. Click to read more about company commander by charles b. Great world war 2 memoir by a young replacement company commander who has to lead battlehardened.
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