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Book Review of The First Men In: U.S. Paratroopers and the Fight to Save D-Day

The First Men In: U.S. Paratroopers and the Fight to Save D-Day
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An easy and enjoyable read about the actions of the men of the 82nd Airborne in Normandy. Reads almost like a memoir as it follows the men in training, reading for the jump and in combat.

While there are a few maps, a few more detailed maps of the individual unit actions would have contributed to an understanding of the role these men played and the ground they had to contend with.