To Hell and Back by Audie Murphy
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Book Reviews of To Hell and Back
Book Review: The way it was!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
To Hell and Back is a GREAT book. It is well written and easy to read. The book is written at the lowest tactical level the squad and then the platoon. The book does not cover the campaigns the 3rd Infantry Division fought in, what you get is the ground level fight. The book covers how the dog faced Soldier lived and fought. The relationships the Soldiers developed are the same as those between Soldiers today. The fighting covers Murphy's outfit from Sicily, through Italy and into France. If you are interested in how the Infantryman slogged on day after day then I recommend this book. What I enjoyed most was the way the Soldiers bantered amongst themselves, I kept visualizing my Father, who was a WWII vet, doing the same thing. The book also confirmed to me that a Joe is a Joe regardless of what generation he belongs too. While today's American Soldier my use different tactical terms, and the profanity has definately evolved, he is still the same as our Fathers and Grand Fathers were.Book Review: Captivating
Summary: 5 Stars
This was another terrific book. It was a little difficult to get into because it was hard to keep track of who was who and who was speaking during the conversations, but as I went on in the book, that didn't seem to matter. This book gave a very vivid description of front line combat. What else can I say other than I really enjoyed reading it. I can't say it was very educational because I just would never be capable of the quick witted reactions in combat that Audie Murphy had. I developed a genuine admiration for his talent. He was a genius on the battle field. He could size up his situation immediately and react accordingly. He wasn't a great mathematician or musician but in his own area, he was at the level of Newton or Mozart. Just a whole different kind of talent.Book Review: Great, Encouraging, and a True American Leader
Summary: 5 Stars
I believe Audie Murphy was a true leader and set an example for us. I am a woman and have been taught a great lesson in humility from this man. He did not consider himself to be great, but just did what he had to do. Others recognized his greatness, and honored him. Audie Murphy spoke of those fighting by his side and honored them in his book.
My Father taught me about Audie Murphy as a child and spoke most highly of him. My Father also fought in WW11, as a gunner and radio man in the U.S. Navy along with four of his brothers that fought in the Army,and Merchant Marines. My Father gave true praise to Audie. It is a great book and should be read.
Book Review: One of the best war memoirs out there
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read this book about 4-5 times, and each time I pick it up, I'm drawn in by the small but significant details Audie Murphy gives about his experience with an epic battle-front that the allies fought in WWII. This is a very personal memoir; every time I read this I find myself becoming attached to Audie Murphy's brother's in arms, and I find myself envying their bond and their determination. This is a very real, very heartbreaking book, and I highly recommend it to anyone. This is not about war, it's about the men who are caught up in it.Book Review: To Hell and Back
Summary: 5 Stars
I found the book to be a fascinating true account by Audie Murphy. It is a story that gives accurate details of what was happening but goes into indebt thought and feelings about his desire to survive. The closeness he and his buddies form during their time together and the feelings that they go through when one gets injuried or killed is spot on. Always knowing that they were fighting for not just personel survival but survival of the free world.