WWII American Soldier in the Soviet Army

[John F.]

An interesting read! Sounds like a movie should be made.

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2004/05/07/003.html

John

[Allan H.]

An interesting read! Sounds like a movie should be made.

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2004/05/07/003.html

John

His Book, "The Simple Sounds of Freedom" is a fascinating read. I highly recommend it! Beyrle was in I/506, not nearly as famous as their Easy Company brothers, but their stories are even more fascinating!

Allan

[Adrian Stevenson]

Thanks for posting that link

[WWIIBuff]

The Simple Sounds of Freedom

I just finished the book last week and as Allan said, it is fascinating reading. It was also written by Thomas Taylor, son of General Maxwell Taylor, leader of the 101st in the ETO.

The book was actually loaned to me by a fellow I/506th member who served with Mr. Beyrle. Although my veteran friend made it all the way to Zon during Market Garden before being taken out by an 88. No particular opinion about the story was expressed to me directly, but I guess there are mixed feelings from some of Beyrle's surviving unit members as to the complete truth behind his experiences. I found that some of this possible doubt was hinted at in the book but was well addressed by verified facts whenever possible.

It is an interesting story and it definately sheds light on a not-so-glorious aspect of the war. Although out of the direct fighting - being a POW was obviously not a walk in the park. I highy recommend the book, and I have heard the rumor that it is being considered as a movie.

John

[J.von Canon]

Beyrle

I just finished the book last week and as Allan said, it is fascinating reading. It was also written by Thomas Taylor, son of General Maxwell Taylor, leader of the 101st in the ETO.

The book was actually loaned to me by a fellow I/506th member who served with Mr. Beyrle. Although my veteran friend made it all the way to Zon during Market Garden before being taken out by an 88. No particular opinion about the story was expressed to me directly, but I guess there are mixed feelings from some of Beyrle's surviving unit members as to the complete truth behind his experiences. I found that some of this possible doubt was hinted at in the book but was well addressed by verified facts whenever possible.

It is an interesting story and it definately sheds light on a not-so-glorious aspect of the war. Although out of the direct fighting - being a POW was obviously not a walk in the park. I highy recommend the book, and I have heard the rumor that it is being considered as a movie.

John

Mr.Beyrle is a frequent contributor to two paratrooper websites;namely 506 Airborne Infantry and Trigger Time(a militaria collector's site.)
Many of his views can be read there...
J.von Canon

[Ben]

Mr.Beyrle is a frequent contributor to two paratrooper websites;namely 506 Airborne Infantry and Trigger Time(a militaria collector's site.)
Many of his views can be read there...
J.von Canon

I believe that is actually his son, Joe Beyrle II, a Vietnam war veteran as I seem to recall.

[J.von Canon]

Joe Beryle

I believe that is actually his son, Joe Beyrle II, a Vietnam war veteran as I seem to recall.

I may be wrong but I think Joe Beyrle (W.W.II paratrooper)posted on TRIGGER TIME.
I know he's alive & well;saw him at the 506 reunion at Toccoa recently...J.v.C.

[Ben]

Hello J.v.C.,

I don't think Joe is a regular contributor to any forums, although he naturally might have posted on them. Joe Beyrle II however is a regular poster and he's the son of the WWII veteran. I have met Joe Beyrle I several times, in the States and Europe.

All the best,
Ben

[J.von Canon]

Hello J.v.C.,

I don't think Joe is a regular contributor to any forums, although he naturally might have posted on them. Joe Beyrle II however is a regular poster and he's the son of the WWII veteran. I have met Joe Beyrle I several times, in the States and Europe.

All the best,
Ben

Ben;see TRIGGER TIME,on the Forum(he has a number of postings.)

[Allan H.]

Ben;see TRIGGER TIME,on the Forum(he has a number of postings.)

JVC,
I have to agree with Ben, as Joe II and I communicate regularly via e-mail and on the TT forum.
I know Joe's dad has computer access, but can't recall him ever posting to the TT site. I visit the site at least once a day, so am sure I am not confused- I am "Five Oh Sinker" BTW, so think that should give my response some credance.
Allan

[J.von Canon]

JVC,
I have to agree with Ben, as Joe II and I communicate regularly via e-mail and on the TT forum.
I know Joe's dad has computer access, but can't recall him ever posting to the TT site. I visit the site at least once a day, so am sure I am not confused- I am "Five Oh Sinker" BTW, so think that should give my response some credance.
Allan

I see now that I was unaware that there were two Beyrle's,and that the numerous postings were from (junior)Beyrle.
That's clear now.I stand corrected,Ben...
I notice you post as "Five Oh Sinker";I was in D Co.,506,101 Abn.(62-65.)
The 506 Airborne website (curraheehispeed)has recently posted a number of my old 506 pictures I took while a young paratrooper.
Which of the 506 were you in?
J.v.C.

[Allan H.]

I see now that I was unaware that there were two Beyrle's,and that the numerous postings were from (junior)Beyrle.
That's clear now.I stand corrected,Ben...
I notice you post as "Five Oh Sinker";I was in D Co.,506,101 Abn.(62-65.)
The 506 Airborne website (curraheehispeed)has recently posted a number of my old 506 pictures I took while a young paratrooper.
Which of the 506 were you in?
J.v.C.

J.v.C.
I have to admit that I have never been in the 101st Airborne Division, though I supported the 101st in Saudi During Desert Storm.
I did serve in 2/505 for a short time in the mid 80's.
My interest in the 506 stems from knowing a number of WWII veterans from the 506th (WAY before Ambrose ever wrote "Band of Brothers") and having a deep admiration for Uncle Bob.
Allan

[J.von Canon]

The 505

J.v.C.
I have to admit that I have never been in the 101st Airborne Division, though I supported the 101st in Saudi During Desert Storm.
I did serve in 2/505 for a short time in the mid 80's.
My interest in the 506 stems from knowing a number of WWII veterans from the 506th (WAY before Ambrose ever wrote "Band of Brothers") and having a deep admiration for Uncle Bob.
Allan

Well "Airborne" to you!
Interestingly,I met a W.W.II paratrooper vet locally;he was in the 505 and made 4(that's FOUR) combat jumps...
He's in a nursing home and I stop by often and have a chat with him.
Recently I picked him up a pair of wings(4 stars)and you would have thought that I had given him a gold mine.
I really enjoy talking with the older vets.
Best Airborne wishes,
Jochen von Canon