The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
Alex Kershaw's book, "The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau," follows the journey of Felix Sparks, a soldier in the 45th Infantry Division, through various campaigns in Europe during World War II. The book vividly portrays the brutal realities of war, highlighting the courage and perseverance of the soldiers, particularly focusing on Sparks' experiences from Sicily to Germany. Kershaw's writing style is engaging and informative, providing a detailed account of Sparks' military career and personal life, including his actions before, during, and after the war.
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Content warnings include graphic depictions of war violence, discussions of ethics in warfare, and the atrocities encountered in concentration camps.
From The Publisher:
The untold story of the bloodiest and most dramatic march to victory of the Second World War-now a Netflix original series starring Jose Miguel Vasquez, Bryan Hibbard, and Bradley James
"Exceptional . . . worthy addition to vibrant classics of small-unit history like Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers."-Wall Street Journal
Written with Alex Kershaw's trademark narrative drive and vivid immediacy, The Liberator traces the remarkable battlefield journey of maverick U.S. Army officer Felix Sparks through the Allied liberation of Europe-from the first landing in Italy to the final death throes of the Third Reich.
Over five hundred bloody days, Sparks and his infantry unit battled from the beaches of Sicily through the mountains of Italy and France, ultimately enduring bitter and desperate winter combat against the die-hard SS on the Fatherland's borders. Having miraculously survived the long, bloody march across Europe, Sparks was selected to lead a final charge to Bavaria, where he and his men experienced some of the most intense street fighting suffered by Americans in World War II.
And when he finally arrived at the gates of Dachau, Sparks confronted scenes that robbed the mind of reason-and put his humanity to the ultimate test.
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About the Author:
Alex Kershaw is a journalist and a New York Times bestselling author of books on World War II. Born in York, England, he is a graduate of Oxford University and has lived in the United States since 1994.
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