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As we have researched the 4th Division, and World War 2 in general, we have come across a number of books that
we would recommend to anyone interested in the period. We have not been asked to endorse any of the volumes
listed and offer no responsibility for the views expressed in them or the accuracy of their content. We will add to the list over time , if you would like to recommend a book please contact us.
Title: War Stories: Utah Beach to Pleiku | Author: Robert O. Babcock ISBN: 0-9710551-0-6 A moving collection of reminiscences from veterans of the 4th covering World War 2, The Cold War and Vietnam.
Title: Cross Channel Attack | Author: Gordon A. Harrison ISBN: 1-56852-379-3 One of th many volumes from the Department of the Army recording its part in World War 2. This volume deals with the preparation and execution of the invasion of North West Europe consisting of Operation Neptune and Operation Overlord. This volume also covers the drive up the Cotentin Peninsular to capture to port of Cherbourg.
Title: Utah Beach to Cherbourg
One of the fourteen volumes that made up the American Forces in Action series publish just after
World War 2. these studies were written by professional historians to provide a concise summary
of the major campaigns fought by U.S. Forces. This study, among others is available for purchase
from the U.S. Government Printing Office bookstore, Washington DC.
An excellent book examining then and now the defences of the Utah sector of the invasion front, the
activities of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and the sea born invasion carried by the 4th Infantry
Division.
Another authoritative volume from this renowned author on all things GI. Spearheading D-day introduces the reader
to the principle and more obscure American units involved in making the invasion of North West Europe the success it was.
Another anthology of memoirs from veterans of the Normandy campaign. With a foreword by Stephen E. Ambrose
this volume brings together stories from all of the allied nations covering signing up to the invasion
itself.
Another volume from this celebrated historian, Stephen Ambrose offers a definitive account of the invasion
covering both the American, British and Commonwealth soldiers involved.
Stephen Ambrose recounts the experiences of the U.S. Army's citizen soldiers from the beaches of Normandy
through the Battle of the Bulge to the surrender of Germany in May 1945.
Edwin Hoyt tells the story of the humble dog face throughout the war in Europe, including the Sicilian and
Italian campaigns.
Title: After D-Day
Published by Lynne Rienner, Boulder London, this is a definitive account of Operation Cobra, the
break out from the Normandy region spearheaded by the U.S. 7th Corps of with the 4th Infantry was
a part. This book comes recommended by 29th FA Bn. veteran Irving Smolens.
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