The classic infantry memoir of world war ii by charles b. As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellish the battle of the bulge. Col macdonald served as the commander of the 475th fighter group from november 1943 to july 1945, during which time he was credited with the destruction of 27 enemy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading company commander. Mcdonald i forgot to mention, if you werent up on the size of army infantry units geez, who isnt. Company commander by macdonald, charles brown, 1922publication date 1978. Macdonald s wartime memoirs were originally published in 1949, so his recollections were still fresh, and it does read better than most of the ww2 vets stories written 30, 40 or more years after the fact. Young, modest, inexperienced, and with a real concern the men under him, macdonald was first assigned to company i, stationed on the siegfr line. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about company commander by charles b.
Macdonald november 23, 1922 december 4, 1990 was a former deputy chief. Macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellishthe battle of the bulge. Macdonald, including company commander, and a time for trumpets. What makes us unique is our exclusive selection of rocky mountain regional books and featured local authors all sold at our unique and historic store. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Its hard and scary to imagine what those infantry solders had to go through to survive. Browse available copies of company commander first edition by charles b macdonald at.
Charles macdonalds company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. Charles macdonald s company commander is one of the classic books of ww2. Army captain charles macdonald wrote company commander in 1947 from notes recorded during his time as a company commander in the. Aunt adele nnn charles armin giauque about the time he left switzerland for. Macdonald i discovered incredibly rich detail about his combat experience. The infantry classic of world war ii mass market paperback published 1972 by ballantine books, inc. Macdonald also wrote a time for trumpets and other books. Click to read more about company commander by charles b.
Instead of retreating, as the allied command anticipated, the german troops prepared an. Buy a cheap copy of company commander book by charles b. The book, written right after war in 1946, is a very honest account of macdonald s experience as an infantry officer in europe with. He wrote several of the armys official histories of world war ii. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Colonel charles henry mac macdonald november 23, 1914 march 3, 2002 was a united states air force officer and a fighter ace of world war ii. Many great books have been written about world war two but company commander describes the war at first hand. He recorded his wartime experiences in company commander, regarded as one of the finest world war ii combat narratives. Buy company commander unabridged by charles b macdonald isbn. Arnaville, altuzzo, and schmidt, both in the official series united states army in world war ii. Like larger bookstores, we carry the latest bestsellers and publications.
Macdonald 19221990 served in four european campaigns and received the purple heart and the silver star. Maj macdonald deployed to new guinea in october 1943, and served as the executive officer of the 475th fighter group until november 1943, when he became commander of the group. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for charles macdonald. As a newly commissioned captain of a veteran army regiment, macdonalds first combat was war at its most hellish the battle of. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii from the battle of the bulge to the crossing of the rhine paperback charles b. Macdonald commanded a rifle company in the battle of the bulge. Macdonald commanded the 475th fighter group for 20 months in his p38 lightning, putt putt maru, and become the third ranking fighter ace in the pacific during world war ii. Macdonald was a former deputy chief historian for the united states army. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the the silver star he became and official army historian, retiring as deputy chief historian in 1979.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This first edition by charles blair macdonald is available at bauman rare books. In addition to detailed descriptions of terrain, weather and military procedures, macdonald relayed his feelings during each episode, not just saying i was frightened, but saying my body began to shake uncontrollably. Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry. Sep 30, 2015 in reading company commander by charles b. His first book, company commander, was published in 1947, while his wartime experiences were fresh in his mind. A wide variety of used, outofprint and collectible books for readers, libraries, and collectors. Charles blair macdonald, a player, administrator and architect, was one of the leading figures in the establishment of golf in the united states. In the war, he rose to the rank of captain of the 23rd infantry of the 2nd division. How this green commander gains his mens loyalty in the snows of wartorn europe is one of the great, true, unforgettable war stories of all time. I read this many years ago and it stayed with me for a long time. Macdonald was a 19 year old ocs graduate captain when he took over a infantry company in the 2nd infantry division. The swiss take great pride and care in the producing of their books, and.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A trade paperback in pictorial wrappers, illustrated. Macdonald first commanded i company, 3 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from october 1944 to january 1945 and later g company, 2 battalion 23rd infantry, 2nd infantry division from. Company commander by macdonald, charles b abebooks. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the the silver star. He served as deputy chief historian for the united states army, writing several of the armys official histories of world war ii. Serving as a combat company commander is the pinnacle of many soldiers. Great world war 2 memoir by a young replacement company commander who. The untold story of the battle of the bulge and others. Published october 19th 1999 by burford books first published 1947. He graduated from the erv malnarich outfitters and guide school in montana and spent four years in the idaho wilderness working as a wrangler, fishing and hunting guide. Here are the 10 key facts i discovered in a golfing life well led. Secure shopping cart order form for credit card and paypal orders chris hartmann, bookseller product list.
Scotlands gift, golf first edition charles blair macdonald. After the war in which he was awarded the purple heart and the silver star he became an official army. Family owned since 1928, our love of reading spans four generations. Within a short time he was to know action, the repulse of a largescale the more monotonous foxhole fighting, and finally an offensive in which he. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii macdonald, charles b. The classic infantry memoir of world war ii new ed by macdonald, charles b.
This book is the story of his command of two infantry companies during the last year of the european campaign during world war ii. Company commander 9780553270556 by macdonald, charles b. His account of this unique battle is exhaustively researched, honestly recounted, and movingly authentic in its depiction. Company commander has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A day by day account of battle action as experienced by the two companies charles macdonald captained. Discover book depositorys huge selection of charles macdonald books online. Buy company commander by charles b macdonald online at alibris. The classic infantry memoir of wwii kindle edition by macdonald, charles b download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is a life member of the special forces association and military order.
A time for trumpets is the definitive account of this dramatic victory, told by one of americas most respected military historians, who was also an eyewitness. A textbook account of soldiering that is nonetheless as exuberant, observant and impressionistic as a classic picaresque novel, with a few stage directions thrown in for good measure. The reformation 1500 s during the reformation, the four villages of. Alice and minnie worked together on the packing table at j. Mcdonald was born into a ranching family, the rocking h, in northern california. Macdonald has 14 books on goodreads with 12145 ratings. Andrews, attempted to conduct national amateur championships. As he was born on this day in 1855 i thought i would find out a bit more about him. Macdonald was the author of the siegfried line campaign and coauthor of three battles. After graduating from presbyterian college, macdonald was commissioned as a us army officer through the army rotc and deployed to europe. In 1894 two early american golf clubs, newport and st. You get insight into world war ii like no other book.
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