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The Liberator
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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Reviews
Highest recommendation. The story of this infantry unit, and their indomitable leader, is essential reading for anyone even remotely interested in history.
By clbtvs7
Lived in Oklahoma my whole life and didn’t know much about the 45th infantry until I read this riveting book. The Liberator is one of the very best books I’ve ever read! I plan to go Oklahoma City this month and visit the outstanding 45th Infantry museum.
By Ajbebrx
Awesome read
By shay houser
This book is well researched and written which is icing on the cake. Felix Sparks was what the greatest generation was all about and this book gives us a better appreciation for the man, the generation and what they mean to the world we live in today.
By Hiker at heart
The story of Felix Sparks is cold, scary and beautiful. This is the first book that truly made me understand the horrors of war. The author's ability to paint a crisp picture, while maintaining the factual integrity, and also making the story engrossing, is very impressive. It was hard to put this book down, and I am happy to know that people like Felix Sparks exist in this world. Makes me proud to be an American.
By Felix Sparks