Mark Bando's new Book: "Avenging Eagles"

[fknorr]

I finished Mark's new book last Friday and for anyone who is interested in the US 101st Division in Normandy this is a must purchase!

For anyone interested in real tales of war through direct interviews with the veteran this is also the book for you.

Mark has interviewed approx one thousand 101st veterans over the last 30+ years to get the stories in this book and it is some good stuff!

Approx the first half of the book is nothing but tales of training, fighting amongst each other and with other units, getting laid (and getting the clap), etc prior to DDay. The (approx) second 1/2 of the book is nothing but stories of combat and stories some of you will be shocked to hear (such as the shooting of POWs).

I would give you a couple of the more memorable stories to whet your appetites but I'd hate to spoil it for you. I give this book two thumbs up!!!

Mark self published it, so it is (I believe) only availible through him here (you will not be disappointed!):

http://www.101airborneww2.com/books.html


AVENGING EAGLES
-Forbidden Tales of the 101st Airborne Division in WW2-

[Peter_Suciu]

Thanks for the tip Fran. I know self-publishing can be a huge undertaking so I try to help out anyone who goes that route. I don't have the nerve to risk it.

And this sounds like a great read!

[fknorr]

Thanks for the tip Fran. I know self-publishing can be a huge undertaking so I try to help out anyone who goes that route. I don't have the nerve to risk it.

And this sounds like a great read!

I've spoken to Mark prior to this publication and if you have the readership that he does, it is almost worth the risk as all the money is yours.

[InfanterieSammler]

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[Fallschirmjaeger]

Any Mentions Of Fj Or Pictures Of Them?

There must be many mentions of german fallshirmjägers right in the book,as they where one of there main oponents in normandy and the battles for caraentan etc...And by the cover those are 2 dead fallen FJ soldiers,i saw this in another book im shure too.Like dose it have many photos in it too and any more of FJ in it?,thanks.

[fknorr]

There are some mentions of german para troops but remember this is a book on the 101st, so 90% of the text is on them. There are 20ish photos but I cannot remember if there are any of Germans, mostly of the US Paratroopers that you read about in the text.

[Fallschirmjaeger]

Thanks

Thanks for the info fknorr i may have actualy seen this book,not to shure,just seems a little familar to me,who do you like more the u.s paras or germans or any others in WW2?.
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[fknorr]

Thanks for the info fknorr i may have actualy seen this book,not to shure,just seems a little familar to me,who do you like more the u.s paras or germans or any others in WW2?.
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I am not too sure if you could have seen this book as it was just published and started being sold by the author within the past month...say 6/30/06.

Who do I like more? I guess if I had to answer honestly, I'd say my reading focus was German now. It does not really matter if they were Fallsch., Panzer or SS as long as I am interested in the book. I have read numerous books on the US paratroopers in Normandy...I think 3 from Bando alone and others...I enjoy getting the perspective from both sides.

I also enjoy a good read on US Special Operations in Vietnam and the US Civil War.

[Peter_Suciu]

I also enjoy a good read on US Special Operations in Vietnam and the US Civil War.

Any Civil War authors you really like? Outside my interest but my father enjoys the American Civil War.

[fknorr]

Any Civil War authors you really like? Outside my interest but my father enjoys the American Civil War.

I am not an 'author' driven reader usually but 'topic' driven. The book really has to move me. Some titles that come to mind are:

- "The Young Lions: Confederate Cadets at War"
- "Debris of Battle" (about the wounded left behind @ Gettysburg)
- "Nathan Bedford Forrest: A Biography"

[Sparky]

I have read this book and it is EXCELLENT!

There are many stories, funny, sad, horriffic, gruesome and interesting. This is the first time to my knowledge that someone has actually written a book like this and I am glad for it. Some of the names have been cleverly changed to protect the identities of some of the men that were involved. This has provided me with an oportunity to do more research to try and put their real nameS to the story.

There is an interesting story about a Fallschirmjager joining one group of U.S. paratroopers and even going so far as sticking his head under a poncho with the rest of the guys to get the low down on things.

For all the BoB fans out there, there is plenty of mention in the book about some of the action that E/506 was involved in. Including stories about a certain "Lt. Lance".

If you have an interest in the Airborne then you definetely should not miss this book! It gives you the inside knowledge that only many years of research could get you. IF YOU WERE LUCKY!

Five out of five for this masterpiece!

[Fallschirmjaeger]

Thanks

Thanks for the info fknorr,it must have been another book then on them.
And Sparky this coment "Fallschirmjager joining one group of U.S. paratroopers and even going so far as sticking his head under a poncho with the rest of the guys to get the low down on things",anymore on it as wont be geeting the book at all,but what happened to him,killed or taken prisoner or got away?,thanks.

[Freudendal]

Avenging Eagles

Hallo to All
I have just Finnish reading this book and it is fantastic and it is highly recommended if you are interested in air born operations in Normandy and all the behind the scenes story there vent on ,some are tragic and again some are very funny.
I can only say job very well done to Mr.Mark Bando.
Regards
R.Freudendal

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[Fallschirmjaeger]

A Similar Picture

I found this picture somewhere i forget maybe here even?,but this was the one i was talking about,so not the same ,but still FJ killed by u.s paras in the hedgerows maybe?.