Book Description
During World War II, James A. Huston served as an operations officer in the 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry, a unit that helped to liberate or capture dozens of cities across France, Belgium, and Germany. From July 1944 through April 1945, the regiment captured 8,974 prisoners of war and covered more than 1,500 combat miles, but lost 10,046 men in the process. "Biography of a Battalion" recreates the action and provides an account of the war from one soldier who lived through it.


About the Author
James A. Huston is a professor emeritus of history at Lynchburg College, Virginia. His other books on World War II include "Across the Face of France: Liberation and Recovery, 1944-63" (1557531447) and "Out of the Blue: U.S. Army Airborne Operations in World War II" (155753148X).

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Provides an insider's perspective on the war in the European Theater

-Details events such as "Bloody Sunday," the liberation of Nancy, and crossing into Germany at Habkirchen

During World War II, James A. Huston served as an operations officer in the 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry, a unit that helped to liberate or capture dozens of cities across France, Belgium, and Germany. From July 1944 through April 1945, the regiment captured 8,974 prisoners of war and covered over 1,500 combat miles, but lost 10,046 men in the process. Biography of a Battalion recreates the action and provides an account of the war from one soldier who lived through it.